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Dr. Barbra Giourgas, MD
Charleston, SC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Giourgas, Epilepsy Specialist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Barbra Giourgas, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Giourgas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Giourgas’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Giourgas’s office at (843) 876-8512.
What languages does Dr. Giourgas speak?
Dr. Giourgas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Giourgas treat?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Giourgas 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. Giourgas. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Epileptic Spasms
- Severe Epileptic Brain Disorder
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Infantile spasms
- West syndrome
- Spasmodic seizures
- Epilepsy with Brain Damage
- Developmental Brain Epilepsy
- Epileptic Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not 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
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40822: Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G9345: Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Newborn Seizures
- Seizures
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant convulsions
- Neonatal seizures
- Baby fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- P90: Convulsions of newborn
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
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:
- Severe Brain Damage from Lack of Oxygen in Newborns (HIE)
- Brain Disease
- Childbirth Problems
- Severe HIE
- Severe Birth Asphyxia Brain Injury
- Severe Neonatal HIE
ICD-10 Codes:
- P9163: Severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
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
Which procedures does Dr. Giourgas perform as a Epilepsy Specialist?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Barbra Giourgas 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. Giourgas' office.
Does Dr. Giourgas accept my insurance?
Dr. Giourgas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 876-8512 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Giourgas accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Giourgas in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
Cigna
Department of Defense / Tricare
Independence Blue Cross
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Giourgas' office located?
Dr. Barbra Giourgas' Primary Practice
169 Ashley Ave Rm 202
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 876-8512
What is Dr. Giourgas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Giourgas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649700683.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Giourgas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Giourgas
What is Dr. Barbra Giourgas's specialty?
Dr. Giourgas is a Epilepsy Specialist near Charleston, SC. 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. Giourgas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Barbra Giourgas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Giourgas is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center 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
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Is Barbra Giourgas accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Barbra Giourgas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Barbra Giourgas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Giourgas's office at (843) 876-8512 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Barbra Giourgas?
Please contact Dr. Giourgas's office at (843) 876-8512 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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