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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Crowder, Epilepsy Specialist in Reno, NV?
Dr. Melissa Crowder, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Reno, NV. Dr. Crowder is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crowder’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crowder’s office at (603) 650-5000.
What languages does Dr. Crowder speak?
Dr. Crowder and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Crowder typically treat?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Crowder 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. Crowder. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Crowder typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Crowder 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
Please contact Dr. Crowder's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Crowder accept my insurance?
Dr. Crowder accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 650-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Crowder accept in Reno, NV?
Dr. Crowder in Reno, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Nevada
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Crowder's office located?
Dr. Melissa Crowder's Primary Practice
75 Pringle Way Ste 401
Reno, NV 89502
(603) 650-5000
What is Dr. Crowder's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Crowder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902251820.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crowder?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Crowder
What is Dr. Melissa Crowder's specialty?
Dr. Crowder is a Epilepsy Specialist near Reno, NV.
What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?
Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient.
Is this Dr. Melissa Crowder affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Crowder is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital 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
When to see an Epilepsy Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melissa Crowder accepting new patients in Reno, NV?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Crowder is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Crowder offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Crowder's office at (603) 650-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Crowder?
Please contact Dr. Crowder's office at (603) 650-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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