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Dr. Alan Dobson, MD

Albuquerque, NM

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dobson, Neurologist in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Alan Dobson, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Dobson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dobson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dobson’s office at (505) 724-6124.

    Where did Dr. Dobson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of New Mexico

    Is Dr. Dobson board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Alan Dobson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Dobson speak?

    Dr. Dobson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Dobson treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Dobson 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. Dobson. 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:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Back Pain
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Brain Hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I6782: Cerebral ischemia

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Hereditary Nerve Disorder
    • Inflammatory Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Genetic Neuropathy
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Inherited Nerve Damage
    • Inflammatory Polyneuropathy
    • Nerve Inflammation
    • Autoimmune Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
    • G6189: Other inflammatory polyneuropathies

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spinal Cord Condition
    • Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Does Dr. Dobson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dobson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 724-6124 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dobson accept in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Dobson in Albuquerque, NM 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)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of New Mexico

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dobson's office located?

    Dr. Alan Dobson's Primary Practice

    8300 Constitution Ave NE

    Albuquerque, NM 87110

    (505) 724-6124

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    Dr. Alan Dobson's Practice 2

    1 University of New Mexico # 8

    Albuquerque, NM 87131

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    Dr. Alan Dobson's Practice 3

    1100 Central Ave SE

    Albuquerque, NM 87106

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    What is Dr. Dobson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Dobson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174729404.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dobson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dobson

    What is Dr. Alan Dobson's specialty?

    Dr. Dobson is a Neurologist near Albuquerque, NM.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. Alan Dobson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dobson is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm 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 Alan Dobson accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Alan Dobson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alan Dobson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dobson's office at (505) 724-6124 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alan Dobson?

    Please contact Dr. Dobson's office at (505) 724-6124 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alan Dobson have?

    Dr. Alan Dobson is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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