Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ferrara, Neurologist in Columbia, SC?
What languages does Dr. Ferrara speak?
Dr. Ferrara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Ferrara typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ferrara 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. Ferrara. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements
- PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
- On-Off Parkinson's
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Ferrara typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ferrara 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. Ferrara. 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Ferrara accept my insurance?
Dr. Ferrara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 589-0802 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ferrara accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Ferrara in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ferrara's office located?
Dr. Joseph Ferrara's Primary Practice
8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 420
Columbia, SC 29203
(502) 589-0802
What hospitals are Dr. Ferrara affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ferrara has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ferrara's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ferrara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942450002.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ferrara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ferrara
What is Dr. Joseph Ferrara's specialty?
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.