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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare 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 and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Fountain empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, and 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 as a 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Fountain typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- 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
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
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
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, 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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Fountain typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Fountain's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
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. 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.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
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