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Dr. Edward Wright, MD

Austin, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wright, Pediatric Physiatrist in Austin, TX?

    Dr. Edward Wright, MD is a Pediatric Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wright completed his residency at U Tex Hlth Sci Ctr Bexar Co. Dr. Wright is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wright’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wright’s office.

    Where did Dr. Wright go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: U Tex Hlth Sci Ctr Bexar Co

    Is Dr. Wright board certified as a Pediatric Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Edward Wright, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Wright speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Wright treat?

    As a Pediatric Physiatrist, Dr. Wright 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. Wright. 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:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Other Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis
    • Mixed Cerebral Palsy
    • Atypical CP
    • Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder
    • Hemiplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting one side
    • One-sided spastic paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
    • G808: Other cerebral palsy
    • G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
    • G802: Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Infusion Pump Management
    • Pump Adjustment
    • Infusion Device Care
    • Drug Delivery Pump Management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z451: Encounter for adjustment and management of infusion pump

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Cramps
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Charley Horse
    • Leg Cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Delayed Child Development
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development
    • Developmental delay
    • Slow development in children
    • Milestone delays

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
    • R620: Delayed milestone in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Other Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Various Muscle Conditions
    • Uncommon Muscle Problems
    • Specific Muscle Ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6289: Other specified disorders of muscle

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Severe Brain Damage from Lack of Oxygen in Newborns (HIE)
    • Brain Disease
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Severe HIE
    • Severe Birth Asphyxia Brain Injury
    • Severe Neonatal HIE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P9163: Severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dystonia
    • Muscle Spasm Disorder
    • Involuntary Muscle Contractions
    • Movement Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G249: Dystonia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chromosomal Abnormality
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Genetic Chromosome Disorder
    • Chromosome Problem
    • Aneuploidy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q999: Chromosomal abnormality, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Microcephaly
    • Brain Malformations
    • Autosomal recessive primary microcephaly
    • Small Head Syndrome
    • Congenital Microcephaly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q02: Microcephaly

    Also known as:

    • Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
    • Paralysis
    • Right-sided paralysis
    • Right dominant hemiplegia
    • Weakness on right side

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8191: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting right dominant side

    What procedures does Dr. Wright perform?

    As a Pediatric Physiatrist, Dr. Wright 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. Wright. 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:

    • Implanted Pain Pump Management
    • Implanted Pain Pump Reprogramming and Refill
    • Intrathecal Pump Reprogramming
    • Epidural Pump Refill
    • Pain Pump Evaluation
    • Drug Infusion Pump Management
    • Intrathecal pump refill
    • Epidural pump management
    • Pain pump adjustment
    • Implanted drug pump service

    CPT Codes:

    • 62370: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill (requiring skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional)
    • 62369: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill

    Also known as:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Nerve Destruction for Pain
    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)
    • Neurolytic nerve block
    • Peripheral nerve ablation
    • Nerve destruction procedure
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Reprogramming of Implanted Pain Pump
    • Intrathecal pump reprogramming
    • Epidural pump adjustment
    • Pain pump electronic analysis
    • Implanted drug pump management

    CPT Codes:

    • 62368: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
    • Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
    • Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
    • Botox for Trunk Muscles

    CPT Codes:

    • 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Wright accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wright accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wright accept in Austin, TX?

    Dr. Wright in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicaid

    • State of Texas

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wright's office located?

    Dr. Edward Wright's Primary Practice

    1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd Ste 200

    Austin, TX 78723

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    Dr. Edward Wright's Practice 2

    6701 Fannin St

    Houston, TX 77030

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    Dr. Edward Wright's Practice 3

    17600 Interstate 45 S

    Conroe, TX 77384

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

    Dr. Wright's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124017926.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wright?

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

    What is Dr. Edward Wright's specialty?

    Dr. Wright is a Pediatric Physiatrist near Austin, TX. A physiatrist who employs an interdisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of congenital and childhood-onset physical impairments. This specialist addresses related or secondary medical, physical, functional, psychosocial, and vocational limitations, with a focus on understanding the life course of disability. Trained in identifying functional capabilities, this physician selects the most effective rehabilitation intervention strategies while considering the continuum of care for their patients. Contact Dr. Wright to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Edward Wright affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wright is affiliated with Houston Physicians' 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 Edward Wright accepting new patients in Austin, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Edward Wright is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edward Wright offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wright's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Edward Wright?

    Please contact Dr. Wright's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Wright have?

    Dr. Edward Wright is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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