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Dr. Brigid Dwyer, MD
Brain Injury Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist
,Behavioral Neurologist & Neuropsychiatrist
,Neurologist
Boston, MA
Accepting patients
Online booking
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dwyer, Brain Injury Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Brigid Dwyer, MD is a Brain Injury Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Dwyer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dwyer’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dwyer’s office at (617) 638-8456.
What languages does Dr. Dwyer speak?
Dr. Dwyer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Dwyer treat?
As a Brain Injury Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, Dr. Dwyer 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. Dwyer. 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:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Long COVID
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Post-COVID Syndrome
- Long-Haul COVID
- Chronic COVID
ICD-10 Codes:
- U099: Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Blood Clot in Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6340: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of unspecified cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Concussion
- PCS
- Post-traumatic brain injury syndrome
- Lingering concussion symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0781: Postconcussional syndrome
Also known as:
- Post-Traumatic Headache
- Chronic Post-Traumatic Headache
- Headache
- Headache after injury
- Concussion Headache
- Long-term Headache after Injury
- Persistent Concussion Headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44309: Post-traumatic headache, unspecified, not intractable
- G44329: Chronic post-traumatic headache, not intractable
Also known as:
- Concussion
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X0D: Concussion without loss of consciousness, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Postural Hypotension
- Dizziness on Standing
- Drop in Blood Pressure When Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I951: Orthostatic hypotension
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Head Damage
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XD: Unspecified injury of head, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain bleed
- ICH
- Bleeding in the brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Which procedures does Dr. Dwyer perform as a Brain Injury Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist?
As a Brain Injury Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Brigid Dwyer 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dwyer's office.
Does Dr. Dwyer accept my insurance?
Dr. Dwyer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 638-8456 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dwyer accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Dwyer in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dwyer's office located?
Dr. Brigid Dwyer's Primary Practice
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 638-8456
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Brigid Dwyer?
Dr. Dwyer has appointments available at her Boston, MA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Dwyer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dwyer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215236476.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dwyer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dwyer
What is Dr. Brigid Dwyer's specialty?
Dr. Dwyer is a Brain Injury Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist near Boston, MA. A neurologist specializing in Brain Injury Medicine focus on disorders of brain function caused by injury or disease. These disorders can affect medical, physical, neurological, cognitive, sensory, and behavioral functions, often leading to significant psychosocial, educational, and vocational impacts. Contact Dr. Dwyer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brigid Dwyer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dwyer is affiliated with Boston Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Brain Injury Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist?
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Is Brigid Dwyer accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Brigid Dwyer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brigid Dwyer offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dwyer, or call (617) 638-8456 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Brigid Dwyer?
Please contact Dr. Dwyer's office at (617) 638-8456 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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