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Dr. Raghav Govindarajan, MD

Dr. Raghav Govindarajan, MD

Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Neurologist

O'Fallon, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Govindarajan, Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist in O'Fallon, IL?

    Dr. Raghav Govindarajan specializes in Neurology, with a special focus on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Electromyography (EMG) and Muscular Dystrophy. He practices primarily in O'Fallon, IL, and is affiliated with HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Dr. Govindarajan graduated from India in 2006, and completed his training at Cleveland Clinic Florida and Barnes-Jewish Hosp. He is board certified in Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine.
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    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Govindarajan?

    Dr. Raghav Govindarajan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Govindarajan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Electromyography (EMG), Muscular Dystrophy, Neuromuscular Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the O'Fallon, IL community, Dr. Govindarajan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Govindarajan speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Kannada
    • Sanskrit
    • Tamil

    What conditions does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Govindarajan typically treat?

    As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Govindarajan 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. Govindarajan. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    What procedures does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Govindarajan typically perform?

    As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Govindarajan 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. Govindarajan. 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.

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
    • Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity

    CPT Codes:

    • 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Guided Lumbar Puncture
    • Guided Spinal Tap
    • Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
    • CT Guided Spinal Tap
    • Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture

    CPT Codes:

    • 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Does Dr. Govindarajan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Govindarajan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Govindarajan accept in O'Fallon, IL?

    Dr. Govindarajan in O'Fallon, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Illinois

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Govindarajan's office located?

    HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care

    HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care

    3 Saint Elizabeth's Boulevard, Suite 5000

    O'Fallon, IL 62269

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

    Dr. Govindarajan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639481914.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Govindarajan?

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

    What is Dr. Raghav Govindarajan's specialty?

    Dr. Govindarajan is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist near O'Fallon, IL.

    What does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist do?

    A neurologist or child neurologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of nerve, muscle, and neuromuscular junction disorders is responsible to treat conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune-mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis), and neuromuscular transmission disorders like myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome.

    Is Dr. Raghav Govindarajan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Govindarajan is affiliated with Hshs St. Elizabeth's 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 Dr. Raghav Govindarajan accepting new patients in O'Fallon, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Raghav Govindarajan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Raghav Govindarajan offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Raghav Govindarajan?

    Please contact Dr. Govindarajan's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Govindarajan's office located?

    Dr. Govindarajan's office is located in O'Fallon, IL.