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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Simmons, Pediatric Neurologist in Halfmoon, NY?
Dr. Richard Simmons, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Halfmoon, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Simmons is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simmons’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simmons’s office at (518) 782-3810.
What languages does Dr. Simmons speak?
Dr. Simmons and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Simmons treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Simmons 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. Simmons. 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:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Tic Disorder
- Tourette Syndrome
- Movement Disorder
- Tics
- Involuntary Movements
- Tourette's
- Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F959: Tic disorder, unspecified
- F952: Tourette's disorder
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Behavioral Changes
- Mental Disorder
- Changes in behavior
- Unusual appearance
- Behavioral symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4689: Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior
Also known as:
- Unexplained Cognitive Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Cognitive dysfunction
- Awareness issues
- Mental fog
ICD-10 Codes:
- R419: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Tension Headache
- Headache
- Chronic daily headache
- Stress headache
- Muscle contraction headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44229: Chronic tension-type headache, not intractable
Which procedures does Dr. Simmons perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Simmons may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Simmons' office.
Does Dr. Simmons accept my insurance?
Dr. Simmons accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 782-3810 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Simmons accept in Halfmoon, NY?
Dr. Simmons in Halfmoon, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CDPHP
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Simmons' office located?
Dr. Richard Simmons' Primary Practice
1783 Route 9 Ste 101
Halfmoon, NY 12065
(518) 782-3810
What is Dr. Simmons's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912131525.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simmons?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simmons
What is Dr. Richard Simmons's specialty?
Dr. Simmons is a Pediatric Neurologist near Halfmoon, NY. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Simmons to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Simmons affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Simmons is affiliated with Saratoga Hospital, Albany Medical Center 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 Richard Simmons accepting new patients in Halfmoon, NY?
Yes, Dr. Richard Simmons is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Simmons offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Simmons's office at (518) 782-3810 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Simmons?
Please contact Dr. Simmons's office at (518) 782-3810 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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