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Dr. Christopher Tolleson, MD

Clinton, TN

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tolleson, Neurologist in Clinton, TN?

    Dr. Christopher Tolleson, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Clinton, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Tolleson graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University. Dr. Tolleson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tolleson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tolleson’s office.

    Where did Dr. Tolleson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University

    Is Dr. Tolleson board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Tolleson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Tolleson speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Tolleson treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Tolleson 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. Tolleson. 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:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia
    • Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
    • Parkinson's with Involuntary Movements', 'PD with Dyskinesia', 'Movement Disorder with Parkinson's
    • Fluctuating Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods', 'Variable Parkinson's Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
    • G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
    • G20B1: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Orofacial Dystonia
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck
    • Facial Muscle Spasms
    • Jaw Dystonia
    • Mouth Dystonia
    • Muscle Spasm Disorder
    • Involuntary Muscle Contractions
    • Movement Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis
    • G244: Idiopathic orofacial dystonia
    • G249: Dystonia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Dry Mouth
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Xerostomia
    • Lack of Saliva
    • Saliva Production Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K117: Disturbances of salivary secretion

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • Blepharospasm
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Benign essential blepharospasm
    • Eyelid Spasms
    • Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    • Involuntary Eye Twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G245: Blepharospasm

    Also known as:

    • Left Hemifacial Spasm
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Facial Twitch
    • Left Facial Muscle Spasm
    • Left Side Facial Tic

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5132: Clonic hemifacial spasm, left

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Lewy Body Dementia
    • Dementia with Lewy bodies
    • Dementia with Lewy Bodies
    • DLB
    • Lewy Body Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies

    Also known as:

    • Right-Sided Hemifacial Spasm
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Facial Twitch
    • Involuntary Right Facial Contractions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5131: Clonic hemifacial spasm, right

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Hemiplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Stiff paralysis on one side
    • Spastic one-sided paralysis
    • Hemiparesis with spasticity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side

    Also known as:

    • Huntington's Disease
    • Huntington Chorea
    • HD
    • Genetic Brain Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G10: Huntington's disease

    What procedures does Dr. Tolleson perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Tolleson 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. Tolleson. 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:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    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

    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:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    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. Tolleson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tolleson 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. Tolleson accept in Clinton, TN?

    Dr. Tolleson in Clinton, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Centene

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tolleson's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Tolleson's Primary Practice

    2681 Andersonville Hwy Ste 102

    Clinton, TN 37716

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    Dr. Christopher Tolleson's Practice 2

    101 Cherokee Pl Ste 107

    Loudon, TN 37774

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    Dr. Christopher Tolleson's Practice 3

    2200 Sutherland Ave

    Knoxville, TN 37919

    (865) 521-6174

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

    Dr. Tolleson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225159890.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tolleson?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Tolleson's specialty?

    Dr. Tolleson is a Neurologist near Clinton, TN.

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Tolleson is affiliated with The University of Tennessee Medical Center, Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Parkwest Medical Center, West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital 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 Tolleson accepting new patients in Clinton, TN?

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

    Does Dr. Christopher Tolleson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tolleson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Tolleson?

    Please contact Dr. Tolleson's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Tolleson have?

    Dr. Christopher Tolleson is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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