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Dr. Cynthia Cookson
Paterson, NJ
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cookson, Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist in Paterson, NJ?
Dr. Cynthia Cookson is a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist, who primarily practices in Paterson, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cookson is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cookson’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cookson’s office at (973) 754-2522.
What languages does Dr. Cookson speak?
Dr. Cookson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cookson treat?
As a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist, Dr. Cookson diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cookson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Tic Disorder
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Tics
- Tourette Syndrome
- Involuntary Movements
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- F959: Tic disorder, unspecified
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Macrocephaly
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Large head size
- Enlarged head
- Big head syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q753: Macrocephaly
Also known as:
- Concussion
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Learning Disability
- Learning Disabilities
- Scholastic Skill Disorder
- Academic Learning Disorder
- Developmental Learning Difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- F819: Developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Cookson perform?
As a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist, Dr. Cookson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Cookson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Cookson accept my insurance?
Dr. Cookson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 754-2522 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cookson accept in Paterson, NJ?
Dr. Cookson in Paterson, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Mercy Health
Security Health Plan
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cookson's office located?
What is Dr. Cookson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cookson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093414641.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cookson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cookson
What is Dr. Cynthia Cookson's specialty?
Dr. Cookson is a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist near Paterson, NJ. A pediatrician specializing in the care of individuals with developmental delays and learning disorders related to cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism, and other chronic neurological conditions. Contact Dr. Cookson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Cynthia Cookson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cookson is affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Cynthia Cookson accepting new patients in Paterson, NJ?
No, Dr. Cynthia Cookson is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cynthia Cookson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cookson's office at (973) 754-2522 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cynthia Cookson?
Please contact Dr. Cookson's office at (973) 754-2522 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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