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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bird, Neurologist in Jackson, TN?
Dr. Benjamin Bird, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Jackson, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bird is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bird’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bird’s office at (731) 541-9490.
What languages does Dr. Bird speak?
Dr. Bird and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bird treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Bird 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. Bird. 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
- Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
- Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
- RRMS
- Relapsing MS
- SPMS
- Secondary MS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
- G35A: Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
- G35D: Multiple sclerosis, unspecified
- G35C0: Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Unusual Neurological Symptoms
- Nerve Problems
- Brain and Nerve Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29818: Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- New Daily Persistent Headache
- Headache
- NDPH', 'Chronic daily headache onset', 'Headache that started suddenly and won't go away
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4452: New daily persistent headache (NDPH)
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
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
Which procedures does Dr. Bird perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Bird 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. Bird's office.
Does Dr. Bird accept my insurance?
Dr. Bird accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (731) 541-9490 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bird accept in Jackson, TN?
Dr. Bird in Jackson, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bird's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Bird's Primary Practice
700 W Forest Ave Fl 2
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 541-9490
What is Dr. Bird's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bird's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376102962.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bird?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bird
What is Dr. Benjamin Bird's specialty?
Dr. Bird is a Neurologist near Jackson, TN.
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. Bird to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Benjamin Bird affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bird is affiliated with West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital, OHSU Hospital - Portland, Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Hospital 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 Benjamin Bird accepting new patients in Jackson, TN?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Bird is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Bird offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bird's office at (731) 541-9490 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Bird?
Please contact Dr. Bird's office at (731) 541-9490 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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