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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Head, Neurologist in Chesterfield, MO?
Dr. Richard Head, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Chesterfield, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Head graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Neurology; Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Head is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Head’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Head’s office at (314) 843-8222.
Where did Dr. Head go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Neurology; Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati Program
Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In | Indiana University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Head board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Head, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Head speak?
Dr. Head and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Head typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Head 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. Head. 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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Head typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Head 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. Head's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Head accept my insurance?
Dr. Head accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 843-8222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Head accept in Chesterfield, MO?
Dr. Head in Chesterfield, MO 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Head's office located?
Dr. Richard Head's Primary Practice
1176 Town and Country Commons Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 843-8222
What is Dr. Head's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Head's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427097781.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Head?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Head
What is Dr. Richard Head's specialty?
Dr. Head is a Neurologist near Chesterfield, MO.
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. Richard Head affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Head is affiliated with Mercy Hospital South 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Head accepting new patients in Chesterfield, MO?
Yes, Dr. Richard Head is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Head offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Head's office at (314) 843-8222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Head?
Please contact Dr. Head's office at (314) 843-8222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Head have?
Dr. Richard Head is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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