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Dr. James Winkley, MD

Lexington, KY

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Winkley, Neurologist in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. James Winkley, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years. Dr. Winkley completed his residency at University Iowa Hosps and Clinics. Dr. Winkley is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Winkley’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Winkley’s office at (859) 260-4330.

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

    • Residency: University Iowa Hosps and Clinics

    What languages does Dr. Winkley speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Winkley typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Winkley 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. Winkley. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis
    • G35D: Multiple sclerosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Periodic Headache Syndrome
    • Migraine
    • Recurrent Headaches
    • Episodic Headaches
    • Childhood Headaches

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43C0: Periodic headache syndromes in child or adult, not intractable

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Winkley typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Winkley 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. Winkley. 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 here.

    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:

    • 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:

    • Guided Lumbar Puncture
    • Guided Spinal Tap
    • Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
    • CT Guided Spinal Tap
    • Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture

    CPT Codes:

    • 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    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

    Does Dr. Winkley accept my insurance?

    Dr. Winkley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 260-4330 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Winkley accept in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Winkley in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Kentucky

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Winkley's office located?

    Dr. James Winkley's Primary Practice

    2101 Nicholasville Rd Ste 204

    Lexington, KY 40503

    (859) 260-4330

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    Dr. James Winkley's Practice 2

    2835 S Highway 27 Ste 286B

    Somerset, KY 42501

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    Dr. James Winkley's Practice 3

    4 Hmb Cir

    Frankfort, KY 40601

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 2 reviews

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    Office Experience

    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    90% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    90% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. James Winkley an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Winkley has been rated and reviewed by 2 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Winkley, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Winkley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932120011.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Winkley?

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

    What is Dr. James Winkley's specialty?

    Dr. Winkley is a Neurologist near Lexington, KY.

    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. James Winkley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Winkley is affiliated with Baptist Health Richmond, Baptist Health Lexington, Baptist Health Corbin, Baptist Health Louisville, Saint Joseph East 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

    When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is James Winkley accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?

    Yes, Dr. James Winkley is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Winkley offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Winkley's office at (859) 260-4330 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Winkley?

    Please contact Dr. Winkley's office at (859) 260-4330 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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