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Dr. Maria De Guzman, MD

Physiatrist

Norfolk, VA

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. De Guzman, Physiatrist in Norfolk, VA?

    Dr. Maria De Guzman, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. De Guzman graduated from University Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center and completed her residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. De Guzman is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. De Guzman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. De Guzman’s office at (757) 446-5915.

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

    • Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation | Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: University Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center

    Is Dr. De Guzman board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Maria De Guzman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. De Guzman speak?

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

    • English
    • Tagalog

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. De Guzman typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. De Guzman 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. De Guzman. 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
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Stroke due to clot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Injury
    • Many injuries
    • Several injuries
    • Polytrauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T07XXXA: Unspecified multiple injuries, initial encounter

    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:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. De Guzman typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. De Guzman 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. De Guzman. 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:

    • 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. De Guzman accept my insurance?

    Dr. De Guzman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 446-5915 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. De Guzman accept in Norfolk, VA?

    Dr. De Guzman in Norfolk, VA 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)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. De Guzman's office located?

    Dr. Maria De Guzman's Primary Practice

    721 Fairfax Ave

    Norfolk, VA 23507

    (757) 446-5915

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    Dr. Maria De Guzman's Practice 2

    600 Gresham Dr

    Norfolk, VA 23507

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

    Dr. De Guzman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841259728.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. De Guzman?

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

    What is Dr. Maria De Guzman's specialty?

    Dr. De Guzman is a Physiatrist near Norfolk, VA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Maria De Guzman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. De Guzman is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Riverside Regional 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

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    Is Dr. Maria De Guzman accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Maria De Guzman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Maria De Guzman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. De Guzman's office at (757) 446-5915 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Maria De Guzman?

    Please contact Dr. De Guzman's office at (757) 446-5915 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. De Guzman's office located?

    Dr. De Guzman's office is located in Norfolk, VA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Maria De Guzman have?

    Dr. Maria De Guzman is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.