Dr. Stephanie Acord, MD
Fort Worth, TX
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Acord, Pediatric Neurologist in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Stephanie Acord, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Acord is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Acord’s office at (682) 885-2500.
What languages does Dr. Acord speak?
Dr. Acord and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Acord typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Acord 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. Acord. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
- Language Production Disorder
- Verbal Expression Difficulty
- Speech Output Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
- F801: Expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Spastic Diplegia
- CP with spastic diplegia
- Little's disease
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- DMD
- BMD
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7101: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Acord typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Acord 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. Acord. 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 here.
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
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
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:
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Acord accept my insurance?
Dr. Acord accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (682) 885-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Acord accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Acord in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Cook Children's
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
State of Texas
Texas Children's Hospital
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Acord's office located?
Dr. Stephanie Acord's Primary Practice
1500 Cooper St
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(682) 885-2500
What is Dr. Acord's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Acord's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417243379.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Acord?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Acord
What is Dr. Stephanie Acord's specialty?
Dr. Acord is a Pediatric Neurologist near Fort Worth, TX.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Stephanie Acord affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Acord is affiliated with Christus St. Michael Health System, United Regional Healthcare System 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
When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Stephanie Acord accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. Stephanie Acord is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephanie Acord offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Acord's office at (682) 885-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephanie Acord?
Please contact Dr. Acord's office at (682) 885-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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