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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. Dr. Giourgas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Giourgas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Giourgas typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epileptic Spasms
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Infantile spasms
- West syndrome
- Spasmodic seizures
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
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40822: Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Giourgas typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Giourgas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
Unknown
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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.
What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Barbra Giourgas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Giourgas is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, Trident Medical Center, Musc Health - Orangeburg, Memorial Health, Mission Hospital, Mcleod Health Loris 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 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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