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Dr. Venerando Batas, MD

Dr. Venerando Batas, MD

Physiatrist, Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist

Tampa, FL

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Batas, Physiatrist in Tampa, FL?

    Dr. Venerando Batas, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Batas graduated from University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine and completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Batas is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Batas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Batas’s office at (813) 228-7696.

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

    • Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation | Baylor College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: University Of The Philippines- Coll Of Med- Manila- Philippines | University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Batas board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Venerando Batas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Batas speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Tagalog

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Batas typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Batas 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. Batas. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Pain
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R52: Pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Batas typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Batas 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. Batas. 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:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
    • 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
    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    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. Batas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Batas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 228-7696 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Batas accept in Tampa, FL?

    Dr. Batas in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Batas' office located?

    Dr. Venerando Batas also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Venerando Batas' Primary Practice

    625 E Twiggs St Ste 103

    Tampa, FL 33602

    (813) 228-7696

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    Dr. Venerando Batas' Practice 2

    252 Harbor Village Ln

    Apollo Beach, FL 33572

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    Dr. Venerando Batas' Practice 3

    2914 N Boulevard

    Tampa, FL 33602

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    What hospitals are Dr. Batas affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Batas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Venerando Batas?

    Dr. Batas has appointments available at his Tampa, FL office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Batas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750346268.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Batas?

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

    What is Dr. Venerando Batas's specialty?

    Dr. Batas is a Physiatrist near Tampa, FL.

    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. Venerando Batas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Batas is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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. Venerando Batas accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Venerando Batas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Venerando Batas offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Batas, or call (813) 228-7696 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Venerando Batas?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Batas, or call (813) 228-7696 for more information.

    Where is Dr. Batas' office located?

    Dr. Batas' offices are located in Tampa, FL and Apollo Beach, FL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Venerando Batas have?

    Dr. Venerando Batas is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.