Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2018 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Southwell, MD, PhD.
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Dr. Derek Southwell, MD, PhD 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 14 years of experience. Dr. Derek Southwell, MD, PhD is affiliated with Duke Health, DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC and PRIVATE DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC PLLC.
932 Morreene Road
Durham, NC 27705
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Southwell, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Derek Southwell, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Durham, NC were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Southwell, MD, PhD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Derek Southwell, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. Derek Southwell, MD, PhD graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He has a state license in Idaho.
Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine (2011)
Residency: Stanford University Medical Center (2013)
Licensed In: Idaho
Dr. Derek Southwell, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Derek Southwell, MD, PhD 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, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, TRICARE Prime Remote, Aetna Open Choice PPO, 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., Duke Basic, Ambetter, Experience Health, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Healthy Blue, All Savers Fully Insured, First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Duke Select, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).
According to our sources, Dr. Derek Southwell, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Derek Southwell, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 66 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Derek Southwell, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Durham, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Derek Southwell, MD, PhD. 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
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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 |
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Dr. Derek Southwell specializes in neurosurgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Southwell include dystonia, parkinson's disease, and essential tremor. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Southwell accepts Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers. His education and training includes medical school at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine and residency at Stanford University Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He is affiliated with Duke Health. Duke Health reports that Dr. Southwell is accepting new patients at his office in Durham, NC.