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Who is Dr. Messer, Pediatric Neurologist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Ricka Messer is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO. Dr. Messer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Messer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Messer’s office at (720) 777-1234.
What languages does Dr. Messer speak?
Dr. Messer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Messer treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Messer 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. Messer. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Epileptic Spasms
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Recurrent seizures
- Infantile spasms
- West syndrome
- Spasmodic seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40822: Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Lasting Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Chronic Head Trauma
- Persistent Head Damage
- Head Injury Aftermath
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XS: Unspecified injury of head, sequela
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Injury with Unspecified Loss of Consciousness
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Head Injury with Undetermined Fainting
- Brain Trauma with Unclear LOC
- Unspecified Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S069X9A: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Behavioral Changes
- Mental Disorder
- Changes in behavior
- Unusual appearance
- Behavioral symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4689: Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Messer perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ricka Messer 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Messer's office.
Does Dr. Messer accept my insurance?
Dr. Messer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 777-1234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Messer accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Messer in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Kaiser Permanente
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Where is Dr. Messer's office located?
What is Dr. Messer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Messer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558687624.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Messer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Messer
What is Dr. Ricka Messer's specialty?
Dr. Messer is a Pediatric Neurologist near Aurora, CO. 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. Contact Dr. Messer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ricka Messer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Messer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Hospital Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora, Childrens Hospital Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center - East Campus. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Neurologist?
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Is Ricka Messer accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Ricka Messer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ricka Messer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Messer's office at (720) 777-1234 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricka Messer?
Please contact Dr. Messer's office at (720) 777-1234 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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