Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fountain, Neurologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Nathan Fountain is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology. Dr. Fountain completed his residency at Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Neurology Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fountain is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fountain’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fountain’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Fountain?
Dr. Nathan Fountain 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. Fountain empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Charlottesville/VA community, Dr. Fountain is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Fountain go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Clinical Neurophysiology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia USA | Epilepsy, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia USA
Residency: Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Neurology Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia
Is Dr. Fountain board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Nathan Fountain is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Urology since 1995, American Board of Urology since 1999
What languages does Dr. Fountain speak?
Dr. Fountain and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fountain treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Fountain 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. Fountain. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Recurrent seizures
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- JME
- Impulsive petit mal
- Janus-Kaufmann syndrome
- 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
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40B09: Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
- Tuberous Sclerosis
- Tuberous sclerosis complex
- TSC', 'Bourneville's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q851: Tuberous sclerosis
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
Which procedures does Dr. Fountain perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nathan Fountain 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. Fountain's office.
Does Dr. Fountain accept my insurance?
Dr. Fountain 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. Fountain accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Fountain in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Magellan Health Services
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fountain's office located?
What is Dr. Fountain's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fountain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629147244.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fountain?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fountain
What is Dr. Nathan Fountain's specialty?
Dr. Fountain 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. Fountain to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nathan Fountain affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fountain 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 Nathan Fountain accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Nathan Fountain is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nathan Fountain offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fountain's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nathan Fountain?
Please contact Dr. Fountain's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nathan Fountain have?
Dr. Nathan Fountain is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology.
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1221 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 22908