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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Privitera, Neurologist in Cincinnati, OH?
Dr. Michael Privitera, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Cincinnati, OH with 1 additional practice location. 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 Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare 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 and 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, and 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Privitera typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- 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
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
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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Privitera typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Privitera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
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. 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?
Please contact Dr. Privitera's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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