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Who is Dr. Bower, Neurologist in Edinburg, TX?
Dr. Laurence Bower, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Edinburg, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Bower completed his residency at Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Neurology; Univ Of Ok Coll Med-Tulsa, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bower is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bower’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bower’s office at (830) 331-0610.
Where did Dr. Bower go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Neurology; Univ Of Ok Coll Med-Tulsa, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok
Is Dr. Bower board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Laurence Bower, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Bower speak?
Dr. Bower and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bower treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Bower 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. Bower. 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:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Unexplained Cognitive Problems
- Mental Disorder
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
- Cognitive dysfunction
- Awareness issues
- Mental fog
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
- R419: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Ataxia
- Movement Disorder
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
- Loss of Coordination
- Clumsiness
- Balance Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
- R270: Ataxia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
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:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Which procedures does Dr. Bower perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Laurence Bower 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. Bower's office.
Does Dr. Bower accept my insurance?
Dr. Bower accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (830) 331-0610 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bower accept in Edinburg, TX?
Dr. Bower in Edinburg, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Molina
United American Healthcare Corp (UAHC)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bower's office located?
What is Dr. Bower's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659478303.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bower?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bower
What is Dr. Laurence Bower's specialty?
Dr. Bower is a Neurologist near Edinburg, TX.
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. Bower to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Laurence Bower affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bower is affiliated with Dhr Health, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio 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 Laurence Bower accepting new patients in Edinburg, TX?
Yes, Dr. Laurence Bower is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laurence Bower offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bower's office at (830) 331-0610 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laurence Bower?
Please contact Dr. Bower's office at (830) 331-0610 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laurence Bower have?
Dr. Laurence Bower is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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