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)
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.
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.
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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.