Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cotton, Neurologist in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Joel Cotton, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE. He is board certified. Dr. Cotton graduated from University of Nebraska, Omaha, NB and completed his residency at St John'S Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cotton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cotton’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cotton’s office at (402) 354-2000.
Where did Dr. Cotton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St John'S Hosp, Internal Medicine | La | Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals | LECOMT/St John's Episcopal Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne | University of Nebraska, Omaha, NB | University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Is Dr. Cotton board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Joel Cotton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Cotton speak?
Dr. Cotton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Cotton typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Cotton 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. Cotton. 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:
- 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:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Cotton typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Joel Cotton 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. Cotton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cotton accept my insurance?
Dr. Cotton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 354-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cotton accept in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Cotton in Omaha, NE 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 and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cotton's office located?
210 Methodist Physicians Clinic Neurology
8901 W Dodge Rd Ste 210
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 354-2000
What is Dr. Cotton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cotton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033161625.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cotton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cotton
What is Dr. Joel Cotton's specialty?
Dr. Cotton is a Neurologist near Omaha, NE.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Joel Cotton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cotton is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - Omaha, Ne, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Methodist Women's Hospital, Orthonebraska 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 a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joel Cotton accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?
Yes, Dr. Joel Cotton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Cotton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cotton's office at (402) 354-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Cotton?
Please contact Dr. Cotton's office at (402) 354-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joel Cotton have?
Dr. Joel Cotton is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology.
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Connect with DR. Cotton
210 Methodist Physicians Clinic Neurology
8901 W Dodge Rd Ste 210
Omaha, NE 68114