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Who is Dr. Potolicchio, Neurosurgeon in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Samuel Potolicchio, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Potolicchio graduated from University of Geneva Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Yale University Medical Center, Medical Genetics. Dr. Potolicchio is fluent in English, French, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Potolicchio’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Potolicchio’s office at (276) 258-3733.
Where did Dr. Potolicchio go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Montreal Neurological Institute
Residency: Yale University Medical Center, Medical Genetics | Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program
Medical School: University of Geneva Faculty of Medicine | University of Alabama School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Potolicchio speak?
Dr. Potolicchio and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
German
What conditions does Dr. Potolicchio treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Potolicchio 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. Potolicchio. 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.
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Persistent Migraine Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Prolonged migraine aura
- Migraine aura status
- Visual migraine aura
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43509: Persistent migraine aura without cerebral infarction, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Does Dr. Potolicchio accept my insurance?
Dr. Potolicchio accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (276) 258-3733 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Potolicchio accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Potolicchio in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Potolicchio's office located?
Dr. Samuel Potolicchio's Primary Practice
1984 Peachtree Rd NW Ste 300
Atlanta, GA 30309
(276) 258-3733
Dr. Samuel Potolicchio's Practice 3
405 Frederick Rd Ste 206
Catonsville, MD 21228
(301) 262-1849
What is Dr. Potolicchio's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Potolicchio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114993367.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Potolicchio?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Potolicchio
What is Dr. Samuel Potolicchio's specialty?
Dr. Potolicchio is a Neurosurgeon near Atlanta, GA. 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. Contact Dr. Potolicchio to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samuel Potolicchio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Potolicchio is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: George Washington University Hospital. 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 Samuel Potolicchio accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Potolicchio is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Potolicchio offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Potolicchio's office at (276) 258-3733 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Potolicchio?
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