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Dr. Christopher Southwood, MD

Mobile, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Southwood, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Mobile, AL?

    Dr. Christopher Southwood, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Mobile, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Southwood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Southwood’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Southwood’s office at (251) 435-1200.

    What languages does Dr. Southwood speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Southwood treat?

    As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Southwood 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. Southwood. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Stroke due to clot
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Post-stroke Problems
    • Effects of Stroke
    • Stroke After-effects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
    • I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Left Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
    • Left Carotid Artery Blockage
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Dissection
    • Aneurysms
    • Torn Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Dissection
    • Carotid Artery Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7771: Dissection of carotid artery

    What procedures does Dr. Southwood perform?

    As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Southwood 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. Southwood. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • External carotid angiography
    • Neck artery imaging with catheter
    • Selective carotid catheterization
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    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. Southwood accept my insurance?

    Dr. Southwood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (251) 435-1200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Southwood accept in Mobile, AL?

    Dr. Southwood in Mobile, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Southwood's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Southwood's Primary Practice

    1720 Spring Hill Ave Ste 300

    Mobile, AL 36604

    (251) 435-1200

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    Dr. Christopher Southwood's Practice 2

    10000 W Bluemound Rd

    Wauwatosa, WI 53226

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    Dr. Christopher Southwood's Practice 3

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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

    Dr. Southwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215270616.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Southwood?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Southwood's specialty?

    Dr. Southwood is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Mobile, AL. Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed. Contact Dr. Southwood to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Southwood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Southwood is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurocritical Care Specialist?

    Explore Neurocritical Care Specialist with 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 Christopher Southwood accepting new patients in Mobile, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Southwood is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Southwood offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Southwood's office at (251) 435-1200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Southwood?

    Please contact Dr. Southwood's office at (251) 435-1200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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