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Who is Dr. Privitera, Neurologist in Cincinnati, OH?
Dr. Michael Privitera, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Cincinnati, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Privitera graduated from University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Privitera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Privitera’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Privitera’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Privitera?
Dr. Michael Privitera, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Privitera empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Cincinnati/OH community, Dr. Privitera is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Privitera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Medical School: University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
What languages does Dr. Privitera speak?
Dr. Privitera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Privitera treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Privitera 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. Privitera. 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.
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
- Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- JME
- Impulsive petit mal
- Janus-Kaufmann syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40B19: Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Adverse Reaction to Drugs or Biological Substances
- Drug Reactions
- Drug Side Effect
- Medication Allergy
- Adverse Biologic Effect
ICD-10 Codes:
- T50905D: Adverse effect of unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, subsequent encounter
- T50905A: Adverse effect of unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intellectual Disability
- Developmental Disabilities
- Cognitive Impairment
- Developmental Delay
- Learning Disability (General)
ICD-10 Codes:
- F79: Unspecified intellectual disabilities
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Which procedures does Dr. Privitera perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Privitera 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Privitera's office.
Does Dr. Privitera accept my insurance?
Dr. Privitera 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. Privitera accept in Cincinnati, OH?
Dr. Privitera in Cincinnati, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Ohio
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Privitera's office located?
What is Dr. Privitera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Privitera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629005814.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Privitera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Privitera
What is Dr. Michael Privitera's specialty?
Dr. Privitera is a Neurologist near Cincinnati, OH.
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.
Contact Dr. Privitera to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Privitera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Privitera is affiliated with UC Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Michael Privitera accepting new patients in Cincinnati, OH?
Yes, Dr. Michael Privitera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Privitera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Privitera's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Privitera?
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