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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zhao, Neurologist in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Dichen Zhao is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Zhao is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zhao’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zhao’s office at (706) 421-6014.
Where did Dr. Zhao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Harbin Med University
Is Dr. Zhao board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Dichen Zhao is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Zhao speak?
Dr. Zhao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Zhao typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Zhao 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. Zhao. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, 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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Zhao typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Dichen Zhao 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. Zhao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zhao accept my insurance?
Dr. Zhao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 421-6014 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zhao accept in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Zhao in Augusta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Zhao's office located?
Dr. Dichen Zhao's Primary Practice
3623 J Dewey Gray Cir Ste 210
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 421-6014
What is Dr. Zhao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zhao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336178565.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zhao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zhao
What is Dr. Dichen Zhao's specialty?
Dr. Zhao is a Neurologist near Augusta, GA.
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. Dichen Zhao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zhao is affiliated with Doctors Hospital, Northside Hospital Atlanta 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dichen Zhao accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Dichen Zhao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dichen Zhao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zhao's office at (706) 421-6014 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dichen Zhao?
Please contact Dr. Zhao's office at (706) 421-6014 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dichen Zhao have?
Dr. Dichen Zhao is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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