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Dr. Christina Briscoe Abath

Boston, MA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Briscoe Abath, Pediatric Neurologist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Christina Briscoe Abath is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Briscoe Abath is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Briscoe Abath’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Briscoe Abath’s office at (757) 509-1282.

    What languages does Dr. Briscoe Abath speak?

    Dr. Briscoe Abath and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Briscoe Abath treat?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Briscoe Abath 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. Briscoe Abath. 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:

    • Epilepsy
    • Epileptic Spasms
    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
    • Intractable Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
    • Absence Epilepsy
    • Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Epilepsy
    • Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Infantile spasms
    • West syndrome
    • Spasmodic seizures
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder
    • Drug-resistant LGS
    • Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
    • Hard-to-treat LGS
    • Generalized seizures
    • Grand mal seizures
    • Tonic-clonic seizures
    • Refractory status epilepticus
    • Drug-resistant continuous seizures
    • Severe epileptic emergency
    • Petit mal seizures
    • Absence seizures
    • Absence seizure disorder
    • LGS
    • Childhood epileptic encephalopathy
    • Atypical absence epilepsy
    • Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
    • Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
    • Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
    • Drug-resistant epilepsy
    • Refractory epilepsy
    • Hard-to-treat epilepsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40822: Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40824: Epileptic spasms, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40803: Other epilepsy, intractable, with status epilepticus
    • G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40813: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus
    • G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40804: Other epilepsy, intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Behavioral Changes
    • Mental Disorder
    • Changes in behavior
    • Unusual appearance
    • Behavioral symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4689: Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior

    Also known as:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

    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:

    • Abnormal Involuntary Movements
    • Movement Disorder
    • Uncontrolled Body Movements
    • Dyskinesia
    • Tremors

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Does Dr. Briscoe Abath accept my insurance?

    Dr. Briscoe Abath accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 509-1282 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Briscoe Abath accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Briscoe Abath in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Boston Medical Center

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Fallon Community Health Plan

    • Health Plans

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Briscoe Abath's office located?

    Dr. Christina Briscoe Abath's Primary Practice

    300 Longwood Ave

    Boston, MA 02115

    (757) 509-1282

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    Dr. Christina Briscoe Abath's Practice 2

    3401 Civic Center Blvd

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

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    What is Dr. Briscoe Abath's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Briscoe Abath's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750822003.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Briscoe Abath?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Briscoe Abath

    What is Dr. Christina Briscoe Abath's specialty?

    Dr. Briscoe Abath is a Pediatric Neurologist near Boston, MA. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Briscoe Abath to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christina Briscoe Abath affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Briscoe Abath is affiliated with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center 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 Christina Briscoe Abath accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    No, Dr. Christina Briscoe Abath is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christina Briscoe Abath offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Briscoe Abath's office at (757) 509-1282 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christina Briscoe Abath?

    Please contact Dr. Briscoe Abath's office at (757) 509-1282 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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