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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Valadez, Neurologist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Ellen Valadez, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Valadez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Valadez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Valadez’s office at (423) 778-9001.
What languages does Dr. Valadez speak?
Dr. Valadez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Valadez treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Valadez 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. Valadez. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- Parkinsonism
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
- Parkinson's with Involuntary Movements', 'PD with Dyskinesia', 'Movement Disorder with Parkinson's
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods', 'Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20B1: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Orofacial Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
- Muscle Spasm Disorder
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions
- Movement Disorder
- Facial Muscle Spasms
- Jaw Dystonia
- Mouth Dystonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
- G248: Other dystonia
- G249: Dystonia, unspecified
- G244: Idiopathic orofacial dystonia
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Common Migraine
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Huntington's Disease
- Huntington Chorea
- HD
- Genetic Brain Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G10: Huntington's disease
Also known as:
- Neurostimulator Management
- Nerve Stimulator Adjustment
- Implantable Neurostimulator Care
- Deep Brain Stimulator Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4542: Encounter for adjustment and management of neurostimulator
Also known as:
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Restless Legs
- Restless legs syndrome
- RLS
- Willis-Ekbom Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G2581: Restless legs syndrome
Also known as:
- Dry Mouth
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Xerostomia
- Lack of Saliva
- Saliva Production Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- K117: Disturbances of salivary secretion
What procedures does Dr. Valadez perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Valadez 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. Valadez. 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:
- 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:
- 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)
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:
- 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
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 Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
- Multiple Punch Biopsies
- Second Skin Biopsy
- Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
- 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Valadez accept my insurance?
Dr. Valadez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 778-9001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Valadez accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Valadez in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Arizona
State of Georgia
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Valadez's office located?
Dr. Ellen Valadez's Primary Practice
979 E 3rd St Ste C830
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 778-9001
What is Dr. Valadez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Valadez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821313107.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valadez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Valadez
What is Dr. Ellen Valadez's specialty?
Dr. Valadez is a Neurologist near Chattanooga, TN.
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. Valadez to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ellen Valadez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Valadez is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland 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 Ellen Valadez accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Ellen Valadez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ellen Valadez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Valadez's office at (423) 778-9001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ellen Valadez?
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