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Who is Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre, Neurologist in Farmington, CT?
Dr. Cristina Viguera Altolaguirre is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Farmington, CT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre’s office at (860) 679-4888.
What languages does Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre speak?
Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre 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. Viguera Altolaguirre. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Cristina Viguera Altolaguirre 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. Viguera Altolaguirre's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre accept my insurance?
Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 679-4888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre accept in Farmington, CT?
Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre in Farmington, CT 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
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Where is Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre's office located?
Dr. Cristina Viguera Altolaguirre's Primary Practice
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030
(860) 679-4888
What is Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821533878.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre
What is Dr. Cristina Viguera Altolaguirre's specialty?
Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre is a Neurologist near Farmington, CT.
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. Cristina Viguera Altolaguirre affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre is affiliated with Uconn John Dempsey Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Bristol Hospital, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Hartford Healthcare Manchester Memorial 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Cristina Viguera Altolaguirre accepting new patients in Farmington, CT?
Yes, Dr. Cristina Viguera Altolaguirre is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cristina Viguera Altolaguirre offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre's office at (860) 679-4888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cristina Viguera Altolaguirre?
Please contact Dr. Viguera Altolaguirre's office at (860) 679-4888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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