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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Higinbotham, Neurologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Alissa Higinbotham, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Higinbotham is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higinbotham’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higinbotham’s office at (434) 924-2101.
What languages does Dr. Higinbotham speak?
Dr. Higinbotham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Higinbotham typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Higinbotham 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. Higinbotham. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements
- PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
- On-Off Parkinson's
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods
- Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Higinbotham typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Higinbotham 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. Higinbotham. 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:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
- Botox for Salivary Glands
- Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
- Parotid Gland Nerve Block
- Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral
Also known as:
- Guided Lumbar Puncture
- Guided Spinal Tap
- Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
- CT Guided Spinal Tap
- Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture
CPT Codes:
- 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Does Dr. Higinbotham accept my insurance?
Dr. Higinbotham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-2101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higinbotham accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Higinbotham 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. Higinbotham's office located?
Dr. Alissa Higinbotham's Primary Practice
1215 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-2101
What is Dr. Higinbotham's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Higinbotham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700382629.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Higinbotham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Higinbotham
What is Dr. Alissa Higinbotham's specialty?
Dr. Higinbotham 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. Alissa Higinbotham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Higinbotham is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Rmh Medical Center, Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center, Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center, Hca Henrico Doctors' 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 Alissa Higinbotham accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Alissa Higinbotham is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alissa Higinbotham offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Higinbotham's office at (434) 924-2101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alissa Higinbotham?
Please contact Dr. Higinbotham's office at (434) 924-2101 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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