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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Forbes, Neurologist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Emily Forbes, DO is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Forbes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forbes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forbes’s office at (720) 848-2080.
What languages does Dr. Forbes speak?
Dr. Forbes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Forbes treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Forbes 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. Forbes. 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:
- Huntington's Disease
- Huntington Chorea
- HD
- Genetic Brain Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G10: Huntington's disease
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinsonism
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dystonia
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Muscle Spasm Disorder
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions
- Movement Disorder
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G248: Other dystonia
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
- G249: Dystonia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ataxia
- Tremor
- Chorea
- Movement Disorder
- Loss of Coordination
- Clumsiness
- Balance Disorder
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
- Involuntary Jerking Movements', 'Dance-like Movements', 'Huntington's-like Movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R270: Ataxia, unspecified
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
- G255: Other chorea
Also known as:
- Family History of Epilepsy or Neurological Disease
- Epilepsy
- Family History
- Neurologic Disease
- Genetic risk for epilepsy
- Hereditary nervous system disorders
- Neurological conditions in family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z820: Family history of epilepsy and other diseases of the nervous system
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Paralysis
- Silver syndrome
- Spastic paraplegia type 11
- Spastic paraplegia type 15
- Spastic paraplegia type 2
- Spastic paraplegia type 31
- Spastic paraplegia type 3A
- Spastic paraplegia type 4
- Spastic paraplegia type 5A
- Spastic paraplegia type 7
- Spastic paraplegia type 8
- Troyer syndrome
- HSP
- Familial Spastic Paraparesis
- Strümpell-Lorrain Syndrome
- Spastic Gait Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G114: Hereditary spastic paraplegia
Also known as:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
Also known as:
- Hereditary Ataxia
- Cerebellar Disorder
- Movement Disorder
- Genetic Ataxia
- Inherited Balance Disorder
- Familial Ataxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G118: Other hereditary ataxias
Also known as:
- Family history of other specified Condition
- Family History
- Inherited health risks
- Genetic predisposition to certain conditions
- Family history of specific illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8489: Family history of other specified conditions
What procedures does Dr. Forbes perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Forbes 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. Forbes. 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:
- 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 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Forbes accept my insurance?
Dr. Forbes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 848-2080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Forbes accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Forbes in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Forbes' office located?
What is Dr. Forbes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Forbes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255759577.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forbes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forbes
What is Dr. Emily Forbes's specialty?
Dr. Forbes is a Neurologist near Aurora, CO.
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. Forbes to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Emily Forbes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Forbes is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado 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 Emily Forbes accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Emily Forbes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emily Forbes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Forbes's office at (720) 848-2080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emily Forbes?
Please contact Dr. Forbes's office at (720) 848-2080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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