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Dr. David Parrella, MD

Nashville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Parrella, Vascular Neurologist in Nashville, TN?

    Dr. David Parrella, MD is a Vascular Neurologist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Parrella is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Parrella’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Parrella’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Parrella speak?

    Dr. Parrella and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Vascular Neurologist like Dr. Parrella typically treat?

    As a Vascular Neurologist, Dr. Parrella 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. Parrella. 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:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Blood Clot in Brain
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I63412: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of left middle cerebral artery
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Brain Scan
    • Unusual brain imaging
    • Irregular brain scan results
    • Brain scan findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9402: Abnormal brain scan

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Skull or Head Scan
    • Unusual Head Imaging
    • Atypical Skull Scan
    • Abnormal Brain Scan (general)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R930: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage

    Also known as:

    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormality of Brain Blood Vessels
    • Birth Defects
    • Cerebral Vascular Malformations
    • Congenital Brain Vessel Anomalies
    • Brain Blood Vessel Defects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q283: Other malformations of cerebral vessels

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Brain Artery Narrowing
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebral Artery Stenosis
    • Blocked Brain Arteries
    • Brain Blood Vessel Narrowing
    • Cerebral Occlusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6602: Occlusion and stenosis of left middle cerebral artery

    What procedures does a Vascular Neurologist like Dr. Parrella typically perform?

    As a Vascular Neurologist, Dr. Parrella 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. Parrella. 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:

    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Intracranial Thrombectomy (Stroke Treatment)
    • Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke
    • Brain Clot Removal (Percutaneous)
    • Intracranial Thrombolysis
    • Endovascular Stroke Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61645: Percutaneous arterial transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, intracranial, any method, including diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement, and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s)

    Does Dr. Parrella accept my insurance?

    Dr. Parrella accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Parrella accept in Nashville, TN?

    Dr. Parrella in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Advantage

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Highmark Health

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Parrella's office located?

    Dr. David Parrella's Primary Practice

    2011 Murphy Ave Ste 301

    Nashville, TN 37203

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    Dr. David Parrella's Practice 2

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 810

    Belle Meade, TN 37205

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    What is Dr. Parrella's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Parrella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225233141.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Parrella?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Parrella

    What is Dr. David Parrella's specialty?

    Dr. Parrella is a Vascular Neurologist near Nashville, TN.

    What does a Vascular Neurologist do?

    Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty focused on the evaluation, prevention, treatment, and recovery from vascular diseases affecting the nervous system. It encompasses the diagnosis, treatment and management of vascular events originating from arterial or venous sources, which can lead to various conditions impacting the brain or spinal cord, including ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia, and spinal cord hemorrhage.

    Is this Dr. David Parrella affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Parrella is affiliated with Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Tidalhealth Nanticoke 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 Vascular Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Vascular Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is David Parrella accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. David Parrella is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Parrella offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Parrella's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Parrella?

    Please contact Dr. Parrella's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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