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Dr. Eduardo Cortez-Garcia, DO
Greenville, SC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cortez-Garcia, Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist in Greenville, SC?
Dr. Eduardo Cortez-Garcia, DO is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, who primarily practices in Greenville, SC. Dr. Cortez-Garcia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cortez-Garcia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cortez-Garcia’s office at (864) 454-4500.
What languages does Dr. Cortez-Garcia speak?
Dr. Cortez-Garcia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Cortez-Garcia typically treat?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Cortez-Garcia diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cortez-Garcia. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tic Douloureux
- Facial Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G500: Trigeminal neuralgia
What procedures does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Cortez-Garcia typically perform?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Cortez-Garcia performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Cortez-Garcia. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
- Multiple Punch Biopsies
- Second Skin Biopsy
- Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
- 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis)
- Therapeutic Plasmapheresis
- Plasma Pheresis
- Blood Plasma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36514: Therapeutic apheresis; for plasma pheresis
Does Dr. Cortez-Garcia accept my insurance?
Dr. Cortez-Garcia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (864) 454-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cortez-Garcia accept in Greenville, SC?
Dr. Cortez-Garcia in Greenville, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cortez-Garcia's office located?
Dr. Eduardo Cortez-Garcia's Primary Practice
200 Patewood Dr Ste B350
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 454-4500
What is Dr. Cortez-Garcia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cortez-Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740600832.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cortez-Garcia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cortez-Garcia
What is Dr. Eduardo Cortez-Garcia's specialty?
Dr. Cortez-Garcia is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist near Greenville, SC.
What does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist do?
A neurologist or child neurologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of nerve, muscle, and neuromuscular junction disorders is responsible to treat conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune-mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis), and neuromuscular transmission disorders like myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome.
Is this Dr. Eduardo Cortez-Garcia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cortez-Garcia is affiliated with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Patewood Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Musc Health University Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Eduardo Cortez-Garcia accepting new patients in Greenville, SC?
Yes, Dr. Eduardo Cortez-Garcia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eduardo Cortez-Garcia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cortez-Garcia's office at (864) 454-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eduardo Cortez-Garcia?
Please contact Dr. Cortez-Garcia's office at (864) 454-4500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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