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Dr. Sarah Buckingham, MD

Stamford, CT

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Buckingham, Neurologist in Stamford, CT?

    Dr. Sarah Buckingham, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Stamford, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Buckingham is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buckingham’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buckingham’s office at (203) 276-4464.

    What languages does Dr. Buckingham speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Buckingham 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. Buckingham. 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:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements
    • PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
    • On-Off Parkinson's
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism
    • Fluctuating Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods
    • Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
    • G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

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

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Buckingham 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. Buckingham. 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:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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. Buckingham accept my insurance?

    Dr. Buckingham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 276-4464 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Buckingham accept in Stamford, CT?

    Dr. Buckingham in Stamford, CT 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)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Buckingham's office located?

    Dr. Sarah Buckingham's Primary Practice

    29 Hospital Plz Ste 602

    Stamford, CT 06902

    (203) 276-4464

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    Dr. Sarah Buckingham's Practice 2

    372 Danbury Rd Ste 180

    Wilton, CT 06897

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    Dr. Sarah Buckingham's Practice 3

    5 High Ridge Park Ste 103

    Stamford, CT 06905

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sarah Buckingham?

    Dr. Buckingham has appointments available at her Stamford, CT office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Buckingham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447549639.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buckingham?

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

    What is Dr. Sarah Buckingham's specialty?

    Dr. Buckingham is a Neurologist near Stamford, CT.

    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. Sarah Buckingham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Buckingham is affiliated with Stamford Health, Greenwich Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, Northern Westchester Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian Westchester, Norwalk 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

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

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    Is Sarah Buckingham accepting new patients in Stamford, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Sarah Buckingham is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sarah Buckingham offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Buckingham, or call (203) 276-4464 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Sarah Buckingham?

    Please contact Dr. Buckingham's office at (203) 276-4464 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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