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Dr. Ana Ubeda Tikkanen, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen, Physiatrist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Ana Ubeda Tikkanen, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen’s office at (617) 355-6000.

    What languages does Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen 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. Ubeda Tikkanen. 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:

    • Muscle Cramps
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Charley Horse
    • Leg Cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis
    • Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder
    • Hemiplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting one side
    • One-sided spastic paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
    • G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
    • G802: Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Spasms
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Muscle cramps
    • Involuntary muscle contractions
    • Muscle twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M62838: Other muscle spasm

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    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:

    • Hemiplegia
    • Paralysis
    • One-sided paralysis
    • Hemiparesis
    • Partial paralysis on one side

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8194: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting left nondominant side

    What procedures does Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen 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. Ubeda Tikkanen. 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:

    • Nerve Destruction for Pain
    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Neurolytic nerve block
    • Peripheral nerve ablation
    • Nerve destruction procedure
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
    • Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity

    CPT Codes:

    • 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
    • Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
    • Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
    • Botox for Trunk Muscles

    CPT Codes:

    • 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Short Leg Cast Application
    • Below Knee Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);

    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. Ubeda Tikkanen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Boston Medical Center

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • MedImpact

    • Point32Health

    • State of Connecticut

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen's office located?

    Dr. Ana Ubeda Tikkanen's Primary Practice

    300 Longwood Ave

    Boston, MA 02115

    (617) 355-6000

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    Dr. Ana Ubeda Tikkanen's Practice 2

    300 1st Ave

    Charlestown, MA 02129

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    Dr. Ana Ubeda Tikkanen's Practice 3

    55 Fruit St

    Boston, MA 02114

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

    Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245571538.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen?

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

    What is Dr. Ana Ubeda Tikkanen's specialty?

    Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen is a Physiatrist near Boston, MA. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ana Ubeda Tikkanen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen is affiliated with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Southern New Hampshire 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 Ana Ubeda Tikkanen accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Ana Ubeda Tikkanen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ana Ubeda Tikkanen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ana Ubeda Tikkanen?

    Please contact Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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