Dr. Leon Meytin, MD is a neurologist in Bridgeport, CT specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. Dr. Leon Meytin, MD is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare, REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES INC and HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC.
2660 Main Street Suite 219
Bridgeport, CT 06606
623 Newfield Avenue
Stamford, CT 06905
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. Leon Meytin, MD for Medicare patients.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leon Meytin, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Leon Meytin, MD treated were dementia and hypertension.
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Dr. Leon Meytin, MD graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Thomas Jefferson University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Connecticut.
Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine
Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Connecticut
Dr. Leon Meytin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Leon Meytin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Evercare, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Coventry, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CarePartners of Connecticut, Senior Whole Health, Health Direct, Colonial Cooperative Care, BCBS Medicare, Inc., Health Connecticut, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Connecticare Commercial, Essence Healthcare, Connecticare Medicare, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Northeast Health Direct.
According to our sources, Dr. Leon Meytin, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Leon Meytin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Leon Meytin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bridgeport, CT.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Leon Meytin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,331
RYTARY $1,331 |
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$919
ACTIVA $919 |
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$424
Infinity DBS Pulse Generators $424 |
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$179
NOURIANZ $179 |
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$171
INGREZZA $110 |
ONGENTYS $62 |
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$930
BOTOX $178 |
NUPLAZID $161 |
Neupro $96 |
KYNMOBI $92 |
GOCOVRI $83 |
Other $319 |
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Dr. Leon Meytin is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) in Bridgeport, CT and Stamford, CT. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). In Dr. Meytin's practice, he is particularly interested in genetic disorders, dystonia, and parkinson's disease. He is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare. Dr. Meytin seems to be an in-network provider for Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Hartford Healthcare, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Bridgeport, CT. His education and training includes medical school at West Virginia University School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University.
