Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2018 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD.
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Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD is a neurosurgeon in Durham, NC specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine in 2011 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD is affiliated with Duke Health and DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC.
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.
DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.
Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD.
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The top procedures that Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Durham, NC during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.
| hospital care | 13 |
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| inpatient care | 13 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD.
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The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and dementia.
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| High Cholesterol | |
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| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
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| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
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| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Durham, NC during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 12 |
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| hospital care | 27 |
| inpatient care | 27 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD.
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| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
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| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 31 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD.
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| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 17 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD.
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| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and stroke.
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 19 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD.
| Male | |
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| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and stroke.
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Durham, NC were hospital care and inpatient care.
| doctor visit | 19 |
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| hospital care | 20 |
| inpatient care | 20 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Idaho.
Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine (2011)
Residency: Stanford University Medical Center (2013)
Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery
Licensed In: Idaho
Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Blue Advantage, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna HMO, Gateway Health Alliance, Duke Group Plans, *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Duke Basic, Ambetter, Experience Health, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Healthy Blue, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, All Savers Fully Insured, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, Carolina Complete Health, First Medicare Direct, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna/CVS Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).
According to our sources, Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 77 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Durham, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Derek G. Southwell, PhD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$3,628
RNS Neurostimulator Kit $3,628 |
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$1,488
ACTIVA $1,399 |
AQUAMANTYS $90 |
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$1,146
NeuroBlate $1,146 |
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$492
$492 |
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$414
VNS Therapy SenTiva Model 1000 Generator $414 |
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$394
Yasargil Aneurysm Clips $110 |
GENERAL - DBS $78 |
VERCISE $72 |
$133 |
| $2,867 | |
| $2,430 | |
| $1,851 | |
| $414 |
Dr. Derek Southwell is a specialist in neurosurgery in Durham, NC. His clinical interests include vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), dystonia, and parkinson's disease. He is professionally affiliated with Duke Health. Dr. Southwell attended the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Stanford University Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Southwell is rated highly by his patients. He accepts Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to Duke Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Durham, NC.