14 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Macdonald, Neurologist in Smithfield, NC?
Dr. James Macdonald, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Smithfield, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Macdonald is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Macdonald’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Macdonald’s office at (919) 934-3022.
Is Dr. Macdonald board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. James Macdonald, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Macdonald speak?
Dr. Macdonald and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Macdonald treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Macdonald 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. Macdonald. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Macdonald perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Macdonald may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Macdonald's office.
Does Dr. Macdonald accept my insurance?
Dr. Macdonald accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 934-3022 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Macdonald accept in Smithfield, NC?
Dr. Macdonald in Smithfield, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Agelity
Alliance Behavioral Healthcare
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Macdonald's office located?
Dr. James Macdonald's Primary Practice
507 N Brightleaf Blvd Ste 100
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-3022
What is Dr. Macdonald's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Macdonald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235304825.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Macdonald?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Macdonald
What is Dr. James Macdonald's specialty?
Dr. Macdonald is a Neurologist near Smithfield, NC.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Macdonald to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. James Macdonald affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Macdonald is affiliated with UNC Health Johnston Clayton, UNC Health Rex, WakeMed Cary Hospital, WakeMed Raleigh Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 James Macdonald accepting new patients in Smithfield, NC?
No, Dr. James Macdonald is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Macdonald offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Macdonald's office at (919) 934-3022 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Macdonald?
Please contact Dr. Macdonald's office at (919) 934-3022 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Macdonald have?
Dr. James Macdonald is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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