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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Howard, Neurosurgeon in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Brian Howard, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Howard is fluent in English, Armenian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Howard’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Howard’s office at (404) 616-4123.
What languages does Dr. Howard speak?
Dr. Howard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Armenian
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Howard treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Howard 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. Howard. 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:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Brain Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I608: Other nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Moyamoya Disease
- Brain Malformations
- Genetic Brain Disorder
- Moyamoya disease
- Moyamoya Syndrome
- Progressive Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I675: Moyamoya disease
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Skull or Head Scan
- Unusual Head Imaging
- Atypical Skull Scan
- Abnormal Brain Scan (general)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R930: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Neurological Disorder
- Neurologic Disease
- Nervous System Diseases
- Brain Disorders
- Spinal Cord Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8669: Personal history of other diseases of the nervous system and sense organs
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage
Also known as:
- Bone Grafts
- Bone Graft Problems
- Bone Transplant Problems
- Post-Bone Graft Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- T86838: Other complications of bone graft
Also known as:
- Brain AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Cerebral AVM
- Brain Arteriovenous Malformation
- Brain Vascular Malformation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q282: Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels
Does Dr. Howard accept my insurance?
Dr. Howard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 616-4123 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Howard accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Howard in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Howard's office located?
What is Dr. Howard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154640282.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Howard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Howard
What is Dr. Brian Howard's specialty?
Dr. Howard is a Neurosurgeon near Atlanta, GA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Howard to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Howard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Howard is affiliated with Emory University 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 Brian Howard accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Howard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Howard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Howard's office at (404) 616-4123 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Howard?
Please contact Dr. Howard's office at (404) 616-4123 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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