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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. 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Heaton typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Blood Clot in Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
- I63312: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of left middle cerebral artery
- 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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Paralysis syndrome
- Hemiplegia
- Paralysis
- Paralytic condition
- Muscle paralysis disorder
- Nerve paralysis
- One-sided paralysis
- Half-body paralysis
- Hemiparesis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G839: Paralytic syndrome, unspecified
- G8190: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting unspecified side
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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Heaton typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Heaton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Heaton's office located?
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.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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