NIRAV PAVASIA M.D.
NPI 1740591668
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Dallas, TX

This therapy involves exercises to boost strength, endurance, flexibility, and range of motion. Each session lasts 15 minutes. The goal is to improve physical function and overall health. It's a safe, beneficial method for enhancing well-being and fitness.

Gadoterate meglumine is a contrast agent used in MRI scans to help visualize certain areas of your body more clearly. It's injected into your bloodstream, typically through a vein in your arm, and helps doctors get more detailed images.

This therapy procedure focuses on improving mental processes. Each additional 15-minute segment allows for a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The goal is to enhance your mental well-being and overall quality of life.

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.

Group therapy involves meeting with a trained therapist alongside others facing similar challenges. It provides a supportive environment to share experiences, learn coping strategies, and gain insights from others. It's a safe space for personal growth and mutual support.

This procedure involves the evaluation of implanted neurostimulators in the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves. It includes programming adjustments to optimize its function. A qualified health professional performs this every additional 15 minutes to ensure proper functioning.

This therapy session, lasting 15 minutes, focuses on improving your mental processes. It's an initial step towards understanding your mental health needs. The therapist will engage in conversation, listen to your concerns, and help identify areas for improvement.

Walking training therapy is a process to improve your ability to walk. It's a 15-minute session where you'll practice walking with the help of devices or exercises. It aims to enhance balance, strength, coordination, and endurance.

This service involves training sessions, each lasting 15 minutes, focused on teaching you essential self-care or home management skills. You'll learn techniques to manage your health condition at home, promoting independence and enhancing your quality of life.

This service involves reviewing and managing your health data, which is remotely monitored and collected. Your vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure are tracked regularly throughout the month. The first 20 minutes of this data analysis per month is included in this service.

This procedure involves a medical professional using electronic equipment to analyze and adjust your implanted neurostimulator, which helps manage nerve activity in your brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves. The process typically takes 15 minutes.

This service involves using devices to remotely track body functions like heart rate or blood pressure. These devices, provided initially, record data daily or send alerts if readings are abnormal. The service is renewed every 30 days.

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

This therapy involves using hands-on techniques to help improve your body's movement and function. These techniques may include stretching, resistance exercises, or gentle pressure. Each session lasts 15 minutes and aims to relieve pain, promote healing, and improve your overall health.

A punch biopsy is a procedure where a small, circular tool removes a sample of your skin growth. This allows for testing to identify the nature of the growth. If there are multiple growths, each additional one may also need a biopsy.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

This treatment involves working with a specialist to improve communication skills. It could involve exercises to enhance speech clarity, language understanding, voice volume, or hearing comprehension. The goal is to enhance your ability to express and understand others effectively.

Chronic Care Management services involve regular check-ins with healthcare professionals to manage two or more chronic conditions. It includes an additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time per month, directed by a healthcare professional, to ensure optimal health management.

This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.

This procedure involves injecting a chemical into specific neck muscles, causing temporary paralysis. It's designed to alleviate symptoms related to nerve disorders. The voice box isn't affected, ensuring normal speech post-procedure.

This procedure involves a needle that measures the electrical activity in your muscles. A chemical is then injected to temporarily paralyze the nerve muscle. This helps in diagnosing and treating certain muscle or nerve conditions.

An evaluation of neuropsychological tests is a process to assess your brain's function. It involves tasks designed to measure cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, problem-solving, and language skills. The first hour involves initial testing and observation.

This procedure involves a trained technician administering a psychological or neuropsychological test. It's a process that assesses your mental function and behavior. The initial session will last 30 minutes. The aim is to understand your cognitive abilities better.

This service involves a technician administering additional psychological or neuropsychological testing. Each session lasts for an extra 30 minutes. These tests assess cognitive abilities, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, to aid in diagnosing or monitoring mental health conditions.

This service involves further evaluation of your neuropsychological test results beyond the initial hour. It helps to understand your cognitive functioning better, focusing on areas like memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.

An evaluation for physical therapy is a 30-minute session where a physical therapist assesses your current physical condition. They'll examine your strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility to identify areas needing improvement. This helps tailor a therapy plan to your specific needs.

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

A punch biopsy is a procedure where a small, circular tool is used to remove a sample of skin tissue. This is usually done to test a skin growth for potential issues. You may feel a pinch, but discomfort is minimal. The area heals quickly.

An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.

This is a test that measures your ability to perform certain tasks that are relevant to your daily life and environment. It evaluates how well you can manage activities like cooking, cleaning, or shopping. It doesn't involve any invasive procedures.

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

An evaluation for occupational therapy is a comprehensive assessment of your physical and mental abilities. In this 45-minute session, the therapist observes your skills and challenges in performing daily tasks. The goal is to identify ways to improve your independence and quality of life.

This procedure involves injecting a special chemical into both salivary glands in your mouth. The aim is to temporarily paralyze these glands, reducing saliva production. This could be necessary for various oral health conditions. It's typically a safe, outpatient procedure.

This procedure involves injecting a chemical into specific facial nerves, causing temporary muscle paralysis. It's used to treat conditions like facial spasms or wrinkles. The effects are usually temporary, requiring repeat treatments.

This service involves assessing your ability to produce speech sounds and understand language. It also evaluates your ability to express yourself through language. It's a comprehensive review of your communication skills to identify any potential issues.

Evaluation of swallowing function is a medical procedure that assesses your ability to swallow food and drink safely. This involves studying the muscles and nerves involved in swallowing. It helps identify any issues that might lead to difficulties in eating or drinking.

Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters involves using special equipment to track vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure from a distance. The initial set-up includes installing the device and teaching the patient how to use it correctly for accurate readings.

An evaluation for physical therapy is a comprehensive assessment of your body's functionality. It typically takes 45 minutes and involves tests to determine your strength, flexibility, balance, and pain levels. This information is crucial to create a personalized therapy plan to improve your mobility and comfort.

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

An MRI scan of the brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain. It helps in detecting abnormalities like tumors, stroke, inflammation, or infection.

This service involves a thorough evaluation of patients needing ongoing care for chronic conditions. It includes creating a tailored care plan, coordinating with healthcare providers, and monitoring progress regularly. The goal is to provide optimal, personalized care for your long-term health needs.