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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Doughty, Neurologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Christopher Doughty, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Doughty graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Brigham & Women's Hospital Program. Dr. Doughty is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Doughty’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Doughty’s office at (617) 732-7432.
Where did Dr. Doughty go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brigham & Women's Hospital Program
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
What languages does Dr. Doughty speak?
Dr. Doughty and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Doughty typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Doughty 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. Doughty. 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:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Myositis
- Muscle inflammation
- Inflammatory myopathy
- Muscle pain and inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M609: Myositis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Doughty typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Doughty 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
Please contact Dr. Doughty's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Doughty accept my insurance?
Dr. Doughty accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 732-7432 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Doughty accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Doughty in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Doughty's office located?
What is Dr. Doughty's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Doughty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225477953.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Doughty?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Doughty
What is Dr. Christopher Doughty's specialty?
Dr. Doughty is a Neurologist near Boston, MA.
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 this Dr. Christopher Doughty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Doughty is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, New London Hospital 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 Christopher Doughty accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Doughty is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Doughty offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Doughty's office at (617) 732-7432 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Doughty?
Please contact Dr. Doughty's office at (617) 732-7432 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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