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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brown, Physiatrist in Hickory, NC?
Dr. Joshua Brown, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Hickory, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Brown is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brown’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brown’s office at (828) 323-8281.
What languages does Dr. Brown speak?
Dr. Brown and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Brown treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Brown 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. Brown. 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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Repeated Falls
- Falls
- Frequent Falling
- Recurrent Falls
- Balance Problems Leading to Falls
ICD-10 Codes:
- R296: Repeated falls
Also known as:
- Critical Illness Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- ICU-acquired weakness
- Critical care myopathy
- Muscle weakness after severe illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7281: Critical illness myopathy
Also known as:
- Right Thigh Bone Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Right Femur Fracture
- Broken Right Thigh Bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S7291XA: Unspecified fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Thigh Bone Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Femur Fracture
- Broken Thigh Bone
- Femoral Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S7292XA: Unspecified fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
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
Also known as:
- Muscle Disorder
- Myopathy
- Muscle Disease
- Muscle Weakness Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7289: Other specified myopathies
Which procedures does Dr. Brown perform as a Physiatrist?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joshua Brown may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Brown's office.
Does Dr. Brown accept my insurance?
Dr. Brown accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 323-8281 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brown accept in Hickory, NC?
Dr. Brown in Hickory, NC 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 South Carolina
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
New Era Life Insurance
State of New York
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Brown's office located?
Dr. Joshua Brown's Primary Practice
415 N Center St Ste 203
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 323-8281
Dr. Joshua Brown's Practice 3
1795 Dr Frank Gaston Blvd
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 326-3500
What is Dr. Brown's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447516315.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brown?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brown
What is Dr. Joshua Brown's specialty?
Dr. Brown is a Physiatrist near Hickory, NC. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Brown to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joshua Brown affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brown is affiliated with MUSC Health Lancaster 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
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Is Joshua Brown accepting new patients in Hickory, NC?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Brown is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Brown offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (828) 323-8281 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Brown?
Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (828) 323-8281 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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