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Who is Dr. Savitt, Neurologist in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Joseph Savitt, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Savitt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Savitt’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Savitt’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Savitt?
Dr. Joseph Savitt, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Savitt empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Movement Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bethesda, MD community, Dr. Savitt is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Savitt speak?
Dr. Savitt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Savitt typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Savitt 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. Savitt. 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.
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements
- PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
- On-Off Parkinson's
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods
- Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
- Parkinson's with Involuntary Movements
- PD with Dyskinesia
- Movement Disorder with Parkinson's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20B1: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Savitt typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Savitt 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. Savitt. 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.
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
- Botox for Salivary Glands
- Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
- Parotid Gland Nerve Block
- Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral
Does Dr. Savitt accept my insurance?
Dr. Savitt 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. Savitt accept in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Savitt in Bethesda, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Savitt's office located?
What is Dr. Savitt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Savitt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922030048.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Savitt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Savitt
What is Dr. Joseph Savitt's specialty?
Dr. Savitt is a Neurologist near Bethesda, MD.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Joseph Savitt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Savitt is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University of Maryland Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Joseph Savitt accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Savitt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Savitt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Savitt's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Savitt?
Please contact Dr. Savitt's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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