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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Topel, Neurologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Christopher Topel, DO is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Topel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Topel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Topel’s office at (210) 450-9700.
What languages does Dr. Topel speak?
Dr. Topel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Topel treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Topel 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. Topel. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain bleed
- ICH
- Bleeding in the brain
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
- I611: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, cortical
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Bell's Palsy
- Idiopathic Facial Paralysis
- Acute Facial Paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G510: Bell's palsy
Also known as:
- Slurred Speech
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Unclear speech
- Mumbled speech
- Dysarthria
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4781: Slurred speech
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Which procedures does Dr. Topel perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Topel 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. Topel's office.
Does Dr. Topel accept my insurance?
Dr. Topel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 450-9700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Topel accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Topel in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Topel's office located?
Dr. Christopher Topel's Primary Practice
1139 E Sonterra Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 450-9700
What is Dr. Topel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Topel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578857199.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Topel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Topel
What is Dr. Christopher Topel's specialty?
Dr. Topel is a Neurologist near San Antonio, TX.
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. Topel to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Christopher Topel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Topel is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, University Hospital-San Antonio 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 Christopher Topel accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Topel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Topel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Topel's office at (210) 450-9700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Topel?
Please contact Dr. Topel's office at (210) 450-9700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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