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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Barbu, Neurologist in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Shadi Barbu, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Barbu is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barbu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barbu’s office at (865) 909-4030.
What languages does Dr. Barbu speak?
Dr. Barbu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Barbu treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Barbu 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. Barbu. 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
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods', 'Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
- Muscle Spasm Disorder
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions
- Movement Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
- G249: Dystonia, unspecified
- G248: Other dystonia
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- DLB
- Lewy Body Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies
Also known as:
- Muscle Spasms
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Muscle cramps
- Involuntary muscle contractions
- Muscle twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- M62838: Other muscle spasm
Also known as:
- Left Hemifacial Spasm
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Left Facial Twitch
- Left Facial Muscle Spasm
- Left Side Facial Tic
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5132: Clonic hemifacial spasm, left
Also known as:
- Dry Mouth
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Xerostomia
- Lack of Saliva
- Saliva Production Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- K117: Disturbances of salivary secretion
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Stroke
- Post-stroke Problems
- Effects of Stroke
- Stroke After-effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- PSP
- Steele-Richardson-Olszewski Syndrome
- Progressive Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G231: Progressive supranuclear ophthalmoplegia [Steele-Richardson-Olszewski]
Also known as:
- Right-Sided Hemifacial Spasm
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Right Facial Twitch
- Involuntary Right Facial Contractions
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5131: Clonic hemifacial spasm, right
Also known as:
- Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Paralysis
- Silver syndrome
- Spastic paraplegia type 11
- Spastic paraplegia type 15
- Spastic paraplegia type 2
- Spastic paraplegia type 31
- Spastic paraplegia type 3A
- Spastic paraplegia type 4
- Spastic paraplegia type 5A
- Spastic paraplegia type 7
- Spastic paraplegia type 8
- Troyer syndrome
- HSP
- Familial Spastic Paraparesis
- Strümpell-Lorrain Syndrome
- Spastic Gait Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G114: Hereditary spastic paraplegia
Which procedures does Dr. Barbu perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shadi Barbu 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. Barbu's office.
Does Dr. Barbu accept my insurance?
Dr. Barbu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 909-4030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Barbu accept in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Barbu in Knoxville, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Barbu's office located?
Dr. Shadi Barbu's Primary Practice
1975 Town Center Blvd Ste 203
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 909-4030
What is Dr. Barbu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Barbu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841678802.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barbu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barbu
What is Dr. Shadi Barbu's specialty?
Dr. Barbu is a Neurologist near Knoxville, 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. Barbu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shadi Barbu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Barbu is affiliated with The University Of Tennessee 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 Shadi Barbu accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Shadi Barbu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shadi Barbu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Barbu's office at (865) 909-4030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shadi Barbu?
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