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Dr. Joshua Vova, MD

Atlanta, GA

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    Who is Dr. Vova, Pediatric Physiatrist in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Joshua Vova, MD is a Pediatric Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA. He is board certified. Dr. Vova completed his residency at McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Pediatrics; Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Vova is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vova’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vova’s office at (404) 250-5437.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vova?

    Dr. Joshua Vova, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Physiatrist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Vova empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity Management, Spina Bifida, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Atlanta/GA community, Dr. Vova is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Pediatrics; Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Pediatrics

    Is Dr. Vova board certified as a Pediatric Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Joshua Vova, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Vova speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Vova treat?

    As a Pediatric Physiatrist, Dr. Vova 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. Vova. 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:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Other Cerebral Palsy
    • Athetoid Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis
    • Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
    • Mixed Cerebral Palsy
    • Atypical CP
    • Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
    • Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy
    • CP with involuntary movements
    • Athetosis CP
    • Hemiplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting one side
    • One-sided spastic paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
    • G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
    • G808: Other cerebral palsy
    • G803: Athetoid cerebral palsy
    • G802: Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Cramps
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Charley Horse
    • Leg Cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Head Trauma
    • Brain Injury
    • Intracranial Injury
    • TBI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S069X9D: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Reduced Mobility
    • Walking Problems
    • Limited movement
    • Difficulty walking
    • Impaired mobility

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7409: Other reduced mobility

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Dystonia
    • Muscle Spasm Disorder
    • Involuntary Muscle Contractions
    • Movement Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G249: Dystonia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hemiplegia
    • Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
    • Paralysis
    • One-sided paralysis
    • Hemiparesis
    • Partial paralysis on one side
    • Right-sided spastic paralysis
    • Right-sided stiff paralysis
    • Spastic weakness on right dominant side

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8194: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting left nondominant side
    • G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Brain damage from lack of oxygen
    • Brain Disease
    • Anoxic brain injury
    • Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
    • Oxygen deprivation brain injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Other Nervous System Implant Management
    • Brain Implant Adjustment
    • Spinal Cord Device Care
    • Neurological Prosthesis Management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4549: Encounter for adjustment and management of other implanted nervous system device

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Brain Tumor
    • Brain Cancer
    • Cerebral Tumor
    • Intracranial Tumor
    • Malignant Brain Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C716: Malignant neoplasm of cerebellum

    Also known as:

    • Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
    • Encephalitis
    • Encephalomyelitis
    • Brain Swelling
    • Spinal Cord Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G0481: Other encephalitis and encephalomyelitis

    Also known as:

    • Aphasia
    • Difficulty speaking
    • Language impairment
    • Loss of speech

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4701: Aphasia

    Also known as:

    • Brain Growth of Unknown Type
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain tumor of unknown nature
    • Brain lesion of unknown behavior
    • Indeterminate brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    What procedures does Dr. Vova perform?

    As a Pediatric Physiatrist, Dr. Vova 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. Vova. 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:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Nerve Destruction for Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
    • Neurolytic nerve block
    • Peripheral nerve ablation
    • Nerve destruction procedure
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
    • 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    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:

    • Implanted Pain Pump Reprogramming and Refill
    • Implanted Pain Pump Management
    • Intrathecal pump refill
    • Epidural pump management
    • Pain pump adjustment
    • Implanted drug pump service
    • Intrathecal Pump Reprogramming
    • Epidural Pump Refill
    • Pain Pump Evaluation
    • Drug Infusion Pump Management

    CPT Codes:

    • 62369: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill
    • 62370: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill (requiring skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
    • Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity

    CPT Codes:

    • 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
    • Botox for Salivary Glands
    • Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
    • Parotid Gland Nerve Block
    • Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral

    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:

    • 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Group Speech Therapy
    • Speech-Generating Device Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy
    • Group Language Therapy
    • Group Voice Therapy
    • Group Communication Treatment
    • Augmentative Communication Therapy
    • AAC Device Programming
    • Speech Device Training

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
    • 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals
    • 92609: Therapeutic services for the use of speech-generating device, including programming and modification

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Also known as:

    • Evaluation for Communication Device
    • AAC Device Evaluation
    • Speech-Generating Device Assessment
    • Augmentative Communication Evaluation
    • Augmentative Communication Device Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92607: Evaluation for prescription for speech-generating augmentative and alternative communication device, face-to-face with the patient; first hour
    • 92608: Evaluation for prescription for speech-generating augmentative and alternative communication device, face-to-face with the patient; each additional 30 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Needle Insertion into Muscle
    • Dry Needling (1-2 Muscles)
    • Muscle Needle Treatment
    • Therapeutic Needle Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 20560: Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Vova accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vova accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 250-5437 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vova accept in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Vova in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Vova's office located?

    Dr. Joshua Vova's Primary Practice

    1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

    Atlanta, GA 30342

    (404) 250-5437

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

    Dr. Vova's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760451322.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vova?

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

    What is Dr. Joshua Vova's specialty?

    Dr. Vova is a Pediatric Physiatrist near Atlanta, GA. A physiatrist who employs an interdisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of congenital and childhood-onset physical impairments. This specialist addresses related or secondary medical, physical, functional, psychosocial, and vocational limitations, with a focus on understanding the life course of disability. Trained in identifying functional capabilities, this physician selects the most effective rehabilitation intervention strategies while considering the continuum of care for their patients. Contact Dr. Vova to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joshua Vova affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Vova is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children's Scottish Rite Hospital, Children's Hughes Spalding 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 Joshua Vova accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Joshua Vova is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joshua Vova offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vova's office at (404) 250-5437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joshua Vova?

    Please contact Dr. Vova's office at (404) 250-5437 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joshua Vova have?

    Dr. Joshua Vova is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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