Dr. Megan H. Cortazzo
Overview
Megan Cortazzo, MD, is a physiatrist and is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. She is the medical director of Clinical Documentation Improvement and the medical director for Health Information Management for UPMC. Prior to that role, she served as vice clinical chair of outpatient services where she helped expand the spine intervention and pain program. She is also an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where she received her medical degree in 2001. She completed her residency at UPMC, followed by her pain medicine fellowship at the University of California-Davis.Dr. Cortazzo’s clinical interests include providing a wholistic approach to non-operative musculoskeletal conditions through excellent nutrition, exercise, and psychology. As part of her academic mission, she teaches fellows, residents, and medical students. She has presented nationally on clinical documentation improvement (CDI), developing workflows to improve patient diagnosis capture and reduce physician burnout, partnerships with inpatient coding and quality teams, as well as clinical topics, such as sepsis, that affect inpatient hospital coding and quality metrics. She also serves on hospital and system wide committees, including those that address physician credentialing and health information management. She is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR), Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS), American Health Information Management Association, and American Board Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR).
Her top areas of expertise are Acute Pain and Spinal Stenosis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3471 5th Avenue, Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Clinical Research
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UPMC Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
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UPMC Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Megan H. Cortazzo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Megan H. Cortazzo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Megan H. Cortazzo by calling their office at 412-647-9940. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Megan H. Cortazzo a top-rated expert for Acute Pain?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Megan H. Cortazzo is classified as an Experienced expert for Acute Pain, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Megan H. Cortazzo specialize in?
While Dr. Megan H. Cortazzo is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Acute Pain, Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.
Does Dr. Megan H. Cortazzo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Megan H. Cortazzo has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Pain. You can view a list of Dr. Megan H. Cortazzo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Megan H. Cortazzo accept my insurance?
Dr. Megan H. Cortazzo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-647-9940 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute PainDr. Cortazzo isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Cortazzo isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.