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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blackburn, Neurologist in Tallahassee, FL?
Dr. Richard Blackburn, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Tallahassee, FL. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Blackburn graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Neurology; St Vincent Hosp Hlthcare Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Blackburn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blackburn’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blackburn’s office at (850) 942-7177.
Where did Dr. Blackburn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Neurology; St Vincent Hosp Hlthcare Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In | Indiana University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Blackburn board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Blackburn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Blackburn speak?
Dr. Blackburn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Blackburn treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Blackburn 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. Blackburn. 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:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Other Types of Migraine
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Atypical Migraine
- Complex Migraine
- Unusual Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43801: Other migraine, not intractable, with status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
Also known as:
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Intractable Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Drug-Resistant Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Continuous Intractable Focal Seizures
- Refractory Complex Partial Status Epilepticus
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40211: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Blood Clot in Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6330: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of unspecified cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Tension Headache
- Headache
- Stress headache
- Muscle contraction headache
- Everyday headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44201: Tension-type headache, unspecified, intractable
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
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
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Which procedures does Dr. Blackburn perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Blackburn 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. Blackburn's office.
Does Dr. Blackburn accept my insurance?
Dr. Blackburn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (850) 942-7177 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blackburn accept in Tallahassee, FL?
Dr. Blackburn in Tallahassee, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Health Plan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Blackburn's office located?
Dr. Richard Blackburn's Primary Practice
2868 Mahan Dr Ste 5
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 942-7177
What is Dr. Blackburn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blackburn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558467431.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blackburn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blackburn
What is Dr. Richard Blackburn's specialty?
Dr. Blackburn is a Neurologist near Tallahassee, FL.
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. Blackburn to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Richard Blackburn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blackburn is affiliated with HCA Florida Capital 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 Richard Blackburn accepting new patients in Tallahassee, FL?
Yes, Dr. Richard Blackburn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Blackburn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blackburn's office at (850) 942-7177 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Blackburn?
Please contact Dr. Blackburn's office at (850) 942-7177 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Blackburn have?
Dr. Richard Blackburn is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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