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Dr. Lindsay Malatesta
Nashville, TN
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Malatesta, Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Lindsay Malatesta is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Malatesta is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Malatesta’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Malatesta’s office at (615) 322-3000.
What languages does Dr. Malatesta speak?
Dr. Malatesta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Malatesta typically treat?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Malatesta 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. Malatesta. 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:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
Also known as:
- Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Paralysis
- Silver syndrome
- Spastic paraplegia type 11
- Spastic paraplegia type 15
- Spastic paraplegia type 2
- Spastic paraplegia type 31
- Spastic paraplegia type 3A
- Spastic paraplegia type 4
- Spastic paraplegia type 5A
- Spastic paraplegia type 7
- Spastic paraplegia type 8
- Troyer syndrome
- HSP
- Familial Spastic Paraparesis
- Strümpell-Lorrain Syndrome
- Spastic Gait Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G114: Hereditary spastic paraplegia
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Familial Amyloidosis Affecting Nerves
- Amyloidosis
- Hereditary Neuropathic Amyloidosis
- Transthyretin Amyloidosis (Familial)
- ATTR Amyloidosis (Familial)
ICD-10 Codes:
- E851: Neuropathic heredofamilial amyloidosis
What procedures does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Malatesta typically perform?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Lindsay Malatesta may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Malatesta's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Malatesta accept my insurance?
Dr. Malatesta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Malatesta accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Malatesta in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Farm Bureau Health Plans
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Malatesta's office located?
Dr. Lindsay Malatesta's Primary Practice
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 322-3000
What is Dr. Malatesta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Malatesta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629430996.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Malatesta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Malatesta
What is Dr. Lindsay Malatesta's specialty?
Dr. Malatesta is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist near Nashville, TN.
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. Lindsay Malatesta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Malatesta is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Erlanger Baroness Hospital. 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 Lindsay Malatesta accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Lindsay Malatesta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lindsay Malatesta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Malatesta's office at (615) 322-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lindsay Malatesta?
Please contact Dr. Malatesta's office at (615) 322-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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