24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lea, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Dallas Lea, MD is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD. He has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Lea graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO COLL OF MEDICINE. Dr. Lea is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lea’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lea’s office at (301) 495-3742.
Where did Dr. Lea go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO COLL OF MEDICINE
What languages does Dr. Lea speak?
Dr. Lea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lea typically treat?
As a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lea 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. Lea. 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:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Orofacial Dystonia
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
- Facial Muscle Spasms
- Jaw Dystonia
- Mouth Dystonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
- G244: Idiopathic orofacial dystonia
Also known as:
- Spastic Hemiplegia
- Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
- Paralysis
- Stiff paralysis on one side
- Spastic one-sided paralysis
- Hemiparesis with spasticity
- Right-sided spastic paralysis
- Right-sided stiff paralysis
- Spastic weakness on right dominant side
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
- G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- G245: Blepharospasm
What procedures does a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lea typically perform?
As a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lea 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. Lea. 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 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:
- Trunk Muscle Nerve Block (Multiple Muscles)
- Chemodenervation
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Trunk)
- Chemical Nerve Block for Trunk Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 64647: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 6 or more muscles
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:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Nerve Destruction for Pain
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
- Neurolytic nerve block
- Peripheral nerve ablation
- Nerve destruction procedure
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
- 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
- Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
- Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
- Botox for Trunk Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)
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)
Does Dr. Lea accept my insurance?
Dr. Lea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 495-3742 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lea accept in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Lea in Silver Spring, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hennepin County
Medicare
State of Maryland
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lea's office located?
Dr. Dallas Lea's Primary Practice
1400 Spring St Ste 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 495-3742
What is Dr. Lea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063420750.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lea
What is Dr. Dallas Lea's specialty?
Dr. Lea is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist near Silver Spring, MD.
What does a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist do?
A physician who focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of traumatic spinal cord injuries and non-traumatic causes of spinal cord dysfunction through an interdisciplinary approach. This specialist provides care to patients of all ages throughout their lives, addressing associated medical, physical, psychological, and vocational disabilities and complications.
Is this Dr. Dallas Lea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lea is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Adventist Healthcare White Oak 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 Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dallas Lea accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?
Yes, Dr. Dallas Lea is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dallas Lea offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lea's office at (301) 495-3742 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dallas Lea?
Please contact Dr. Lea's office at (301) 495-3742 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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