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Dr. Stephen Samples, MD

Dr. Stephen Samples, MD

Pittsburgh, PA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Samples, Neurologist in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Dr. Stephen Samples, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Samples graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio. Dr. Samples is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Samples’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Samples’s office at (216) 444-5559.

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

    • Medical School: The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio

    Is Dr. Samples board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Samples, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Samples speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Samples treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Samples 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. Samples. 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:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms
    • Common migraine
    • Pulsating headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43701: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43001: Migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Cervicogenic Headache
    • New Daily Persistent Headache
    • Hemicrania Continua
    • Chronic Tension Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache
    • Neck Headache
    • Headache from Neck Pain
    • NDPH', 'Chronic daily headache onset', 'Headache that started suddenly and won't go away
    • Continuous Unilateral Headache
    • Chronic Daily Headache (one side)
    • Persistent Tension Headache
    • Daily Tension Headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified
    • G4486: Cervicogenic headache
    • G4452: New daily persistent headache (NDPH)
    • G4451: Hemicrania continua
    • G44221: Chronic tension-type headache, intractable

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Tic Douloureux
    • Facial Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G500: Trigeminal neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Atypical Facial Pain
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain
    • Chronic Facial Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G501: Atypical facial pain

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Headache
    • Nerve Pain in Back of Head
    • Occipital Nerve Pain
    • Neuralgia of the Head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5481: Occipital neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Post-Concussion Syndrome
    • Concussion
    • PCS
    • Post-traumatic brain injury syndrome
    • Lingering concussion symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0781: Postconcussional syndrome

    What procedures does Dr. Samples perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Samples 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. Samples. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
    • Trigeminal Nerve Injection
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Ophthalmic Nerve Block
    • Maxillary Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
    • 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    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)

    Does Dr. Samples accept my insurance?

    Dr. Samples accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-5559 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Samples accept in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Dr. Samples in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Medical Mutual

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Samples' office located?

    Dr. Stephen Samples' Primary Practice

    320 E North Ave

    Pittsburgh, PA 15212

    (216) 444-5559

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    Dr. Stephen Samples' Practice 2

    480 Johnson Rd

    Washington, PA 15301

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    Dr. Stephen Samples' Practice 3

    14519 Detroit Ave

    Cleveland, OH 44107

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

    Dr. Samples's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073570719.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Samples?

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

    What is Dr. Stephen Samples's specialty?

    Dr. Samples is a Neurologist near Pittsburgh, PA.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Stephen Samples affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Samples is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Butler Memorial Hospital 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 Stephen Samples accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Samples is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Samples offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Samples's office at (216) 444-5559 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Samples?

    Please contact Dr. Samples's office at (216) 444-5559 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Samples have?

    Dr. Stephen Samples is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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