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Who is Dr. Dougherty, Neurologist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Carrie Dougherty, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Dougherty is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dougherty’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dougherty’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Dougherty?
Dr. Carrie Dougherty, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Dougherty empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Botox, Headache, Migraine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Washington/DC community, Dr. Dougherty is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Dougherty board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Carrie Dougherty, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Dougherty speak?
Dr. Dougherty and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Dougherty treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Dougherty 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. Dougherty. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Menstrual Migraine
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Common Migraine
- Everyday Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Hormonal migraine
- Period migraine
- Catamenial migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43829: Menstrual migraine, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43901: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43701: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
Also known as:
- New Daily Persistent Headache
- Episodic Cluster Headache
- Tension Headache
- Chronic Post-Traumatic Headache
- Headache
- NDPH', 'Chronic daily headache onset', 'Headache that started suddenly and won't go away
- Recurrent cluster headache', 'Intermittent cluster headache', 'Horton's syndrome
- Chronic daily headache
- Stress headache
- Muscle contraction headache
- Long-term Headache after Injury
- Persistent Concussion Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4452: New daily persistent headache (NDPH)
- G44019: Episodic cluster headache, not intractable
- G44229: Chronic tension-type headache, not intractable
- G44329: Chronic post-traumatic headache, not intractable
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Headache
- Nerve Pain in Back of Head
- Occipital Nerve Pain
- Neuralgia of the Head
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5481: Occipital neuralgia
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Spasms
- Muscle Disorder
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
- Muscle cramps
- Involuntary muscle contractions
- Muscle twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
- M62838: Other muscle spasm
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tic Douloureux
- Facial Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G500: Trigeminal neuralgia
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does Dr. Dougherty perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Dougherty 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. Dougherty. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
- Trigeminal Nerve Injection
- Facial Nerve Block
- Ophthalmic Nerve Block
- Maxillary Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
- 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Does Dr. Dougherty accept my insurance?
Dr. Dougherty accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dougherty accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Dougherty in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
State of Indiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dougherty's office located?
What is Dr. Dougherty's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dougherty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326294430.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dougherty?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dougherty
What is Dr. Carrie Dougherty's specialty?
Dr. Dougherty is a Neurologist near Washington, DC.
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. Dougherty to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Carrie Dougherty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dougherty is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown 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 Carrie Dougherty accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Carrie Dougherty is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carrie Dougherty offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dougherty's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carrie Dougherty?
Please contact Dr. Dougherty's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Carrie Dougherty have?
Dr. Carrie Dougherty is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Washington, DC 20007