31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Flitman, Neurologist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Stephen Flitman, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Flitman graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University and completed his residency at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix. Dr. Flitman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Flitman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Flitman’s office at (602) 265-6500.
Where did Dr. Flitman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: National Institutes of Health
Residency: St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix | Barrow Neurological Institute | Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Albany Medical College of Union University
What languages does Dr. Flitman speak?
Dr. Flitman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Flitman typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Flitman 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. Flitman. 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:
- Migraine with Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43119: Migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Flitman typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Flitman 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. Flitman. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Does Dr. Flitman accept my insurance?
Dr. Flitman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 265-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Flitman accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Flitman in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Flitman's office located?
Dr. Stephen Flitman's Primary Practice
2601 N 3rd St Ste 125
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 265-6500
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
60% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Stephen Flitman an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Flitman has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Flitman, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Flitman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Flitman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023018223.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Flitman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Flitman
What is Dr. Stephen Flitman's specialty?
Dr. Flitman is a Neurologist near Phoenix, AZ.
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. Stephen Flitman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Flitman is affiliated with Honorhealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm, St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center - Phoenix, Az, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, Banner Boswell Medical Center 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 Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Stephen Flitman accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Flitman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Flitman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Flitman's office at (602) 265-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Flitman?
Please contact Dr. Flitman's office at (602) 265-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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