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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alwood, Vascular Neurologist in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Benjamin Alwood, MD is a Vascular Neurologist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alwood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alwood’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alwood’s office at (904) 383-1000.
What languages does Dr. Alwood speak?
Dr. Alwood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alwood treat?
As a Vascular Neurologist, Dr. Alwood 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. Alwood. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Cognitive Problems
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Thinking Problems
- Mental Impairment
- Post-stroke Cognitive Issues
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
- Post-stroke Problems
- Effects of Stroke
- Stroke After-effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69318: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions following cerebral infarction
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
- I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, 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:
- 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:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Facial Weakness
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Facial Paralysis', 'Facial Droop', 'Weakness in Face', 'Bell's Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29810: Facial weakness
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Alwood perform?
As a Vascular Neurologist, Dr. Alwood performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Alwood. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Alwood accept my insurance?
Dr. Alwood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 383-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alwood accept in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Alwood in Jacksonville, FL 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 and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alwood's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Alwood's Primary Practice
15255 Max Leggett Pkwy Ste 3600
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 383-1000
What is Dr. Alwood's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841780798.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alwood?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alwood
What is Dr. Benjamin Alwood's specialty?
Dr. Alwood is a Vascular Neurologist near Jacksonville, FL. Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty focused on the evaluation, prevention, treatment, and recovery from vascular diseases affecting the nervous system. It encompasses the diagnosis, treatment and management of vascular events originating from arterial or venous sources, which can lead to various conditions impacting the brain or spinal cord, including ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia, and spinal cord hemorrhage. Contact Dr. Alwood to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Alwood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alwood is affiliated with UF Health Flagler Hospital, UF Health Jacksonville 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
Where can I learn more about Vascular Neurologist?
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Is Benjamin Alwood accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Alwood is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Alwood offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alwood's office at (904) 383-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Alwood?
Please contact Dr. Alwood's office at (904) 383-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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