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Dr. Preston Douglas, MD

Newport, RI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Douglas, Neurologist in Newport, RI?

    Dr. Preston Douglas, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Newport, RI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Douglas graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed his residency at Loyola University Medical Center Program. Dr. Douglas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Douglas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Douglas’s office.

    Where did Dr. Douglas go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Loyola University Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio

    What languages does Dr. Douglas speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Douglas typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Douglas 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. Douglas. 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:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's
    • Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Douglas typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Douglas 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. Douglas. 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:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    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:

    • Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Multiple Punch Biopsies
    • Second Skin Biopsy
    • Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Douglas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Douglas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Douglas accept in Newport, RI?

    Dr. Douglas in Newport, RI 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 Rhode Island

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island

    • Point32Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Douglas' office located?

    160

    19 Friendship St Unit 150

    Newport, RI 02840

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    Dr. Preston Douglas' Practice 2

    77 Turnpike Ave

    Portsmouth, RI 02871

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

    Dr. Douglas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821416637.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Douglas?

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

    What is Dr. Preston Douglas's specialty?

    Dr. Douglas is a Neurologist near Newport, RI.

    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. Preston Douglas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, South County Hospital Campus 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 Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a 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 Preston Douglas accepting new patients in Newport, RI?

    Yes, Dr. Preston Douglas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Preston Douglas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Douglas's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Preston Douglas?

    Please contact Dr. Douglas's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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