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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wright, Neurologist in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Brenton Wright, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wright is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wright’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wright’s office at (858) 543-8540.
Is Dr. Wright board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Brenton Wright, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Wright speak?
Dr. Wright and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Wright typically treat?
As a Neurologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Wright typically perform?
As a Neurologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
- 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)
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
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)
Does Dr. Wright accept my insurance?
Dr. Wright accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 543-8540 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wright accept in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Wright in Escondido, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wright's office located?
Dr. Brenton Wright's Primary Practice
1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 102
Escondido, CA 92029
(858) 543-8540
What hospitals are Dr. Wright affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wright has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Palomar Medical Center Escondido,Escondido, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Palomar Medical Center Escondido,Escondido, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Tri-City Medical Center,Oceanside, CARanked Colon Surgery
Tri-City Medical Center,Oceanside, CA
Ranked Colon Surgery
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas,Encinitas, CARanked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas,Encinitas, CA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Palomar Medical Center Poway,Poway, CARanked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Palomar Medical Center Poway,Poway, CA
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego,San Diego, CARanked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego,San Diego, CA
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla,La Jolla, CARanked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla,La Jolla, CA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 4 Procedures
What is Dr. Wright's NPI number?A 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 1215188701.
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. Brenton Wright's specialty?
Dr. Wright is a Neurologist near Escondido, CA.
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 Dr. Brenton Wright affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wright is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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
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Is Dr. Brenton Wright accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brenton Wright is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brenton Wright offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wright's office at (858) 543-8540 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brenton Wright?
Please contact Dr. Wright's office at (858) 543-8540 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Wright's office located?
Dr. Wright's offices are located in Escondido, CA, San Diego, CA, and La Jolla, CA.
Which board certifications does Dr. Brenton Wright have?
Dr. Brenton Wright is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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