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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Heaton, Neurologist in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Katherine Heaton, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Heaton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heaton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heaton’s office.
What languages does Dr. Heaton speak?
Dr. Heaton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Heaton treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Heaton 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. Heaton. 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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Brain Attack
- Blood Clot in Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63312: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I63411: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right middle cerebral artery
- I63413: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of bilateral middle cerebral arteries
- I63412: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of left middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Hemiplegia
- Paralysis syndrome
- Paralysis
- One-sided paralysis
- Half-body paralysis
- Hemiparesis
- Paralytic condition
- Muscle paralysis disorder
- Nerve paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8190: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting unspecified side
- G839: Paralytic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Clot Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63311: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of right middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Heaton perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Katherine Heaton 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. Heaton's office.
Does Dr. Heaton accept my insurance?
Dr. Heaton 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. Heaton accept in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Heaton in Huntsville, AL 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Heaton's office located?
Dr. Katherine Heaton's Practice 3
201 Governors Dr SW Ste 420
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 881-4112
What is Dr. Heaton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heaton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982090353.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heaton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heaton
What is Dr. Katherine Heaton's specialty?
Dr. Heaton is a Neurologist near Huntsville, AL.
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.
Contact Dr. Heaton to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Katherine Heaton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heaton is affiliated with Huntsville 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
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Is Katherine Heaton accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Heaton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Heaton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Heaton's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Heaton?
Please contact Dr. Heaton's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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