Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brenton, Pediatric Neurologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. James Brenton, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. 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, Medicare 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 a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Brenton typically treat?
As a Pediatric 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
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
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
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Brenton typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Brenton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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 Pediatric Neurologist near Charlottesville, VA.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages.
Is this Dr. James Brenton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brenton is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center, Prince William Medical Center, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Rmh Medical Center, Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center 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
When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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