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Dr. Alexa Craig, MD

Portland, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Craig, Pediatric Neurologist in Portland, ME?

    Dr. Alexa Craig, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Craig is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Craig’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Craig’s office at (207) 396-7337.

    Is Dr. Craig board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Alexa Craig, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Craig speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Craig typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Craig 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. Craig. 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:

    • Other Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Mixed Cerebral Palsy
    • Atypical CP
    • Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G808: Other cerebral palsy
    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Premature Baby
    • Premature Babies
    • Preterm infant
    • Early baby
    • Preemie

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P0733: Preterm newborn, gestational age 30 completed weeks
    • P0734: Preterm newborn, gestational age 31 completed weeks

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Brain Damage from Lack of Oxygen in Newborns (HIE)
    • Brain Disease
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Moderate HIE
    • Moderate Birth Asphyxia Brain Injury
    • Moderate Neonatal HIE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P9162: Moderate hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]

    Also known as:

    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Craig typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Craig 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. Craig. 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:

    • 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)

    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

    Does Dr. Craig accept my insurance?

    Dr. Craig accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 396-7337 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Craig accept in Portland, ME?

    Dr. Craig in Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Health Options

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Martin's Point Health Care

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Craig's office located?

    Dr. Alexa Craig's Primary Practice

    22 Bramhall St

    Portland, ME 04102

    (207) 396-7337

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    Dr. Alexa Craig's Practice 2

    49 Spring St # 2

    Scarborough, ME 04074

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    Dr. Alexa Craig's Practice 3

    92 Campus Dr

    Scarborough, ME 04074

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

    Dr. Craig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831267798.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Craig?

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

    What is Dr. Alexa Craig's specialty?

    Dr. Craig is a Pediatric Neurologist near Portland, ME.

    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. Alexa Craig affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Craig is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Pen Bay Medical Center, Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Central Maine 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

    When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Alexa Craig accepting new patients in Portland, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Alexa Craig is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexa Craig offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Craig's office at (207) 396-7337 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alexa Craig?

    Please contact Dr. Craig's office at (207) 396-7337 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alexa Craig have?

    Dr. Alexa Craig is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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