29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Witt, Neurologist in Nashville, TN?
Where did Dr. Witt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Clinical Neurophysiology; Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Neurology; Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Internal Medicine | Mayo Grad School Med/Mayo Fndn
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il
Is Dr. Witt board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. John Witt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Witt speak?
Dr. Witt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Witt typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Witt 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. Witt. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Neurological signs
- Nerve problems
- Brain and nerve symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Witt typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. John Witt 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. Witt's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Witt accept my insurance?
Dr. Witt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 860-1040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Witt accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Witt 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)
Medicare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Witt's office located?
Dr. John Witt's Primary Practice
3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 580
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-1040
What hospitals are Dr. Witt affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Witt has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Witt's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Witt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972591923.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Witt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Witt
What is Dr. John Witt's specialty?
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.