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Dr. Heather Pinckard-Dover, MD

Neurosurgeon

Huntington, WV

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pinckard-Dover, Neurosurgeon in Huntington, WV?

    Dr. Heather Pinckard-Dover, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Huntington, WV with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pinckard-Dover is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pinckard-Dover’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pinckard-Dover’s office at (304) 691-1787.

    What languages does Dr. Pinckard-Dover speak?

    Dr. Pinckard-Dover and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Pinckard-Dover typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Pinckard-Dover 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. Pinckard-Dover. 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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Neurostimulator Management
    • Nerve Stimulator Adjustment
    • Implantable Neurostimulator Care
    • Deep Brain Stimulator Management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4542: Encounter for adjustment and management of neurostimulator

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Pinckard-Dover typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Pinckard-Dover performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Pinckard-Dover. 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:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
    • Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
    • SCS Implantation
    • Back Pain Stimulator Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Also known as:

    • Brain Neurostimulator Device Placement
    • Cranial neurostimulator insertion
    • Deep brain stimulation device placement
    • Brain pacemaker implantation
    • Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array

    Does Dr. Pinckard-Dover accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pinckard-Dover accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 691-1787 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pinckard-Dover accept in Huntington, WV?

    Dr. Pinckard-Dover in Huntington, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • HealthRight Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Kentucky

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    Where is Dr. Pinckard-Dover's office located?

    Dr. Heather Pinckard-Dover's Primary Practice

    1600 Medical Center Dr Ste B500

    Huntington, WV 25701

    (304) 691-1787

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    Dr. Heather Pinckard-Dover's Practice 2

    2400 13th St

    Ashland, KY 41102

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    Dr. Heather Pinckard-Dover's Practice 3

    2201 Lexington Ave

    Ashland, KY 41101

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    What is Dr. Pinckard-Dover's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Pinckard-Dover's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578906533.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pinckard-Dover?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pinckard-Dover

    What is Dr. Heather Pinckard-Dover's specialty?

    Dr. Pinckard-Dover is a Neurosurgeon near Huntington, WV.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is Dr. Heather Pinckard-Dover affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pinckard-Dover is affiliated with Cabell Huntington Hospital, Uk King's Daughters Medical Center, Camc General Hospital, Pikeville Medical Center 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 Dr. Heather Pinckard-Dover accepting new patients in Huntington, WV?

    Yes, Dr. Heather Pinckard-Dover is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Heather Pinckard-Dover offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pinckard-Dover's office at (304) 691-1787 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Heather Pinckard-Dover?

    Please contact Dr. Pinckard-Dover's office at (304) 691-1787 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pinckard-Dover's office located?

    Dr. Pinckard-Dover's offices are located in Huntington, WV and Ashland, KY.