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Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR

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(Dr. Joy Derwenskus, DO)

(299 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: neurological disorders, multiple sclerosis (MS), acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), and more.

1301 Medical Center Drive Suite 3930
Nashville, TN 37232

(615) 322-5000

Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR is a neurologist in Nashville, TN specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Ballad Health.

Office Locations

1301 Medical Center Drive Suite 3930
Nashville, TN 37232

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1161 21st Avenue South A-0118 Medical Center North
Nashville, TN 37232

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3810 Bedford Avenue Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37215

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719 Thompson Lane Suite 24100
Nashville, TN 37204

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Some issues Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

In The News

“"Often, it's hard to sort through what constitutes a bout of ADEM and what is an initial episode of multiple sclerosis in a child," said Dr. Joy Derwenskus, an assistant professor of neurology at...”—"Multiple sclerosis a bigger battle in youth", East Bay Times, January 2007

“"Often, it's hard to sort through what constitutes a bout of ADEM and what is an initial episode of multiple sclerosis in a child," said Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, an assistant professor of neurology...”—"Children with MS face uncertainty", Los Angeles Times, December 2006

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	188

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	151

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR in 2013

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR treated as a neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	199
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	211

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	232

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR treated as a neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2016 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR for Medicare patients.

blood draw	41
doctor visit	376

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	152

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR treated as a neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, thyroid function tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR for Medicare patients.

blood draw	144
diabetes management	16
doctor visit	438
lab tests	299
preventive care	16
thyroid function tests	45

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	149

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	14
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR treated as a neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR for Medicare patients.

blood draw	155
doctor visit	577
lab tests	293
thyroid function tests	35

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	13
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	20
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR treated as a neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR for Medicare patients.

blood draw	151
doctor visit	553
lab tests	298
thyroid function tests	39

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	24
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	23
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	295

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	11
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	375

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	13
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	354

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	13
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR treated as a neurologist in Nashville, TN were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

blood draw	122
diabetes management	16
doctor visit	337
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
lab tests	296
preventive care	16
thyroid function tests	39

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	140
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	38
85 and over	8
Less than 65	76
65 to 74	70

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed residency at UH Case Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: UH Case Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Ballad Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 299 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-26

Patient verified via Press Ganey

There were a couple of questions I agreed Dr. Derwenskus. I tend to talk a lot but the doc listened and advised and at no time did I feel that she was trying to hurry me through my appointment.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-02

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Derwenkus was very professional and caring. She answered all my questions and did not rush.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-29

Patient verified via Press Ganey

She listened, she acted, she was successful . Incredible physician.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$120,816 COPAXONE $113,162	AJOVY $7,622	AUSTEDO $32
GENZYME CORPORATION	$106,315 AUBAGIO $56,842	ALEMTUZUMAB $17,982	DISEASE STATE $12,136	LEMTRADA $2,453	MS DISEASE STATE $61	Other $16,841
EMD Serono, Inc.	$90,960 Rebif $74,337	Mavenclad $16,453	$170
Biogen, Inc.	$69,317 TECFIDERA $49,301	ZINBRYTA $9,116	TYSABRI $122	PLEGRIDY $84	AVONEX $18	Other $10,675
Genentech USA, Inc.	$31,404 OCREVUS $31,198	Non-Covered Product $110	$96
Other	$56,319 Gilenya $17,758	TECFIDERA $11,672	ZEPOSIA $7,504	Betaseron $7,046	Rebif $5,325	Other $7,013

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$278,498
Consulting Fee	$103,794
Honoraria	$53,500
Travel and Lodging	$20,869
Food and Beverage	$18,148
Other	$323

Research Payments

Dr. Joy A. Derwenskus, DO, MSCR has received 8 research payments totaling $2,105.

Biography

Dr. Joy Derwenskus, who practices in Nashville, TN and Franklin, TN, is a medical specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Derwenskus's areas of expertise include general neurology, migraine, and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM). Her average rating from her patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). She obtained her medical school training at Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine and performed her residency at UH Case Medical Center. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Ballad Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). According to Doctor.com, Dr. Derwenskus is currently accepting new patients at her office in Nashville, TN.