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Dr. Christopher Edwards, MD
New Orleans, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Edwards, Neurologist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Christopher Edwards, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Edwards is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edwards’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edwards’s office at (504) 842-3980.
What languages does Dr. Edwards speak?
Dr. Edwards and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Edwards typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Edwards 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. Edwards. 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:
- 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:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Edwards typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Edwards 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. Edwards. 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:
- Speech Sound Production Evaluation
- Articulation assessment
- Phonological process evaluation
- Apraxia of speech assessment
- Dysarthria evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
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:
- Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
- Botox for Salivary Glands
- Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
- Parotid Gland Nerve Block
- Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral
Does Dr. Edwards accept my insurance?
Dr. Edwards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-3980 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Edwards accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Edwards in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Edwards' office located?
Dr. Christopher Edwards' Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-3980
What is Dr. Edwards's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033479878.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edwards?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Edwards
What is Dr. Christopher Edwards's specialty?
Dr. Edwards is a Neurologist near New Orleans, LA.
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 Edwards affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Edwards is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Pen Bay Medical Center, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Slidell Memorial Hospital, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary 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 Christopher Edwards accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Edwards is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Edwards offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Edwards's office at (504) 842-3980 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Edwards?
Please contact Dr. Edwards's office at (504) 842-3980 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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