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Dr. Donna Saatman, MD

Neurosurgeon

The Villages, FL

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Saatman, Neurosurgeon in The Villages, FL?

    Dr. Donna Saatman, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in The Villages, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Saatman completed her residency at University Of S Fl College Of Med. Dr. Saatman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saatman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saatman’s office at (813) 978-9700.

    Where did Dr. Saatman go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University Of S Fl College Of Med

    Is Dr. Saatman board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Donna Saatman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Saatman speak?

    Dr. Saatman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Saatman typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Saatman 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. Saatman. 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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Upper Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Thoracic Spine Pain
    • Mid-Back Pain
    • Thoracic Back Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M546: Pain in thoracic spine

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Ligament Sprain
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Lumbar Sprain
    • Back Ligament Injury
    • Twisted Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S335XXD: Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Saatman typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Saatman 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. Saatman. 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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
    • 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Ablation for Neck or Upper Back Pain
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Neck
    • Cervical Facet Denervation
    • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64633: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, single facet joint

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
    • Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
    • Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
    • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
    • Spine Nerve Ablation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64634: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    Does Dr. Saatman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Saatman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 978-9700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Saatman accept in The Villages, FL?

    Dr. Saatman in The Villages, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Saatman's office located?

    Dr. Donna Saatman's Primary Practice

    11962 County Road 101 Ste 104

    The Villages, FL 32162

    (813) 978-9700

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    Dr. Donna Saatman's Practice 2

    301 Skyline Dr Ste 3

    Lady Lake, FL 32159

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    Dr. Donna Saatman's Practice 3

    1500 SE Magnolia Ext Ste 103

    Ocala, FL 34471

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    What hospitals are Dr. Saatman affiliated with?

    Dr. Saatman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Adventhealth Dade City,Dade City, FL

    What is Dr. Saatman's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Saatman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912993122.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saatman?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saatman

    What is Dr. Donna Saatman's specialty?

    Dr. Saatman is a Neurosurgeon near The Villages, FL.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is Dr. Donna Saatman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Saatman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Adventhealth Dade City. 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 Dr. Donna Saatman accepting new patients in The Villages, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Donna Saatman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Donna Saatman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Saatman's office at (813) 978-9700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Donna Saatman?

    Please contact Dr. Saatman's office at (813) 978-9700 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Saatman's office located?

    Dr. Saatman's offices are located in The Villages, FL, Lady Lake, FL, and Ocala, FL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Donna Saatman have?

    Dr. Donna Saatman is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.