Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brenton, Neurologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. James Brenton, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Brenton completed his residency at Pediatrics Child Neurology. Dr. Brenton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brenton’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brenton’s office at (434) 924-2706.
Where did Dr. Brenton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Pediatrics Child Neurology
What languages does Dr. Brenton speak?
Dr. Brenton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Brenton treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Brenton 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. Brenton. 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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- MOG Antibody Disease
- Demyelinating Disease of Central Nervous System
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- MOGAD
- MOG-Associated Disease
- Myelin Antibody Disorder
- CNS Demyelination
- Nerve Sheath Damage in Brain/Spine
- Myelin Loss Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3781: Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease
- G379: Demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
- Encephalitis
- Encephalomyelitis
- Brain Swelling
- Spinal Cord Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G0481: Other encephalitis and encephalomyelitis
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Brenton perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Brenton 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. Brenton's office.
Does Dr. Brenton accept my insurance?
Dr. Brenton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-2706 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brenton accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Brenton in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Magellan Health Services
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Brenton's office located?
Dr. James Brenton's Primary Practice
1221 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-2706
Dr. James Brenton's Practice 3
Lee Street 1st Floor
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5402
What is Dr. Brenton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brenton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811156284.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brenton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brenton
What is Dr. James Brenton's specialty?
Dr. Brenton is a Neurologist near Charlottesville, VA.
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. Brenton to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. James Brenton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brenton is affiliated with Uva University Hospital 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 James Brenton accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. James Brenton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Brenton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brenton's office at (434) 924-2706 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Brenton?
Please contact Dr. Brenton's office at (434) 924-2706 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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