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Who is Dr. Atwood, Epilepsy Specialist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Alexandra Atwood, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Atwood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Atwood’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Atwood’s office.
What languages does Dr. Atwood speak?
Dr. Atwood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Atwood treat?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Atwood 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. Atwood. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- LGS
- Childhood epileptic encephalopathy
- Atypical absence epilepsy
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Refractory generalized status epilepticus
- Drug-resistant continuous generalized seizures
- Severe generalized epilepsy
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40419: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40813: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40911: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40411: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
- 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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
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:
- Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
- Tuberous Sclerosis
- Tuberous sclerosis complex
- TSC', 'Bourneville's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q851: Tuberous sclerosis
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Which procedures does Dr. Atwood perform as an Epilepsy Specialist?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Atwood 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. Atwood's office.
Does Dr. Atwood accept my insurance?
Dr. Atwood 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. Atwood accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Atwood in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
First Medical Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Atwood's office located?
What is Dr. Atwood's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Atwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700273869.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atwood?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Atwood
What is Dr. Alexandra Atwood's specialty?
Dr. Atwood is a Epilepsy Specialist near Aurora, CO. Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Contact Dr. Atwood to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexandra Atwood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Atwood is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado 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 Epilepsy Specialist?
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Is Alexandra Atwood accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Alexandra Atwood is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexandra Atwood offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Atwood's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexandra Atwood?
Please contact Dr. Atwood's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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