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Dr. Jessica Urzen, DO

Physiatrist

Hickory, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Urzen, Physiatrist in Hickory, NC?

    Dr. Jessica Urzen, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Hickory, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Urzen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Urzen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Urzen’s office at (828) 732-7249.

    What languages does Dr. Urzen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Urzen typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Urzen 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. Urzen. 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:

    • Spastic Hemiplegia
    • Quadriplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Stiff paralysis on one side
    • Spastic one-sided paralysis
    • Hemiparesis with spasticity
    • Tetraplegia
    • Four limb paralysis
    • Complete paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
    • G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Spasms
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Muscle cramps
    • Involuntary muscle contractions
    • Muscle twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M62838: Other muscle spasm

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Pain
    • Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neuralgia
    • Neuritis
    • Nerve inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Urzen typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Urzen 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. Urzen. 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:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 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:

    • 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)

    Does Dr. Urzen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Urzen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 732-7249 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Urzen accept in Hickory, NC?

    Dr. Urzen in Hickory, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Cigna Group

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

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    Where is Dr. Urzen's office located?

    Dr. Jessica Urzen's Primary Practice

    3246 6th Ave SE

    Hickory, NC 28602

    (828) 732-7249

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    Dr. Jessica Urzen's Practice 2

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd

    Hickory, NC 28602

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    Dr. Jessica Urzen's Practice 3

    2675 Court Dr

    Gastonia, NC 28054

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    What hospitals are Dr. Urzen affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Urzen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Catawba Valley Medical Center,Hickory, NC
    Watauga Medical Center,Boone, NC
    Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center,Winston Salem, NC

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

    Dr. Urzen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285079004.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Urzen?

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

    What is Dr. Jessica Urzen's specialty?

    Dr. Urzen is a Physiatrist near Hickory, NC.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Jessica Urzen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Urzen is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center, Atrium Health Lincoln, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center 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 Dr. Jessica Urzen accepting new patients in Hickory, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Jessica Urzen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jessica Urzen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Urzen's office at (828) 732-7249 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jessica Urzen?

    Please contact Dr. Urzen's office at (828) 732-7249 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Urzen's office located?

    Dr. Urzen's offices are located in Hickory, NC and Gastonia, NC.