Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gilmer, Neurologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. William Gilmer, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Gilmer graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Neurology. Dr. Gilmer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gilmer’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gilmer’s office at (713) 520-5155.
Where did Dr. Gilmer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Neurology | Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Is Dr. Gilmer board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. William Gilmer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Gilmer speak?
Dr. Gilmer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gilmer treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Gilmer 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. Gilmer. 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:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Migraine with Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Common migraine
- Pulsating headache
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Chronic Tension Headache
- Tension Headache
- Headache
- Persistent Tension Headache
- Daily Tension Headache
- Chronic daily headache
- Stress headache
- Muscle contraction headache
- Stress Headache
- Muscle Contraction Headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44221: Chronic tension-type headache, intractable
- G44229: Chronic tension-type headache, not intractable
- G44209: Tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable
Also known as:
- Orofacial Dystonia
- Dystonia
- Facial Muscle Spasms
- Jaw Dystonia
- Mouth Dystonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G244: Idiopathic orofacial dystonia
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Headache
- Nerve Pain in Back of Head
- Occipital Nerve Pain
- Neuralgia of the Head
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5481: Occipital neuralgia
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
What procedures does Dr. Gilmer perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Gilmer 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. Gilmer. 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:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Gilmer accept my insurance?
Dr. Gilmer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 520-5155 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gilmer accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Gilmer in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Gordon Food Service
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gilmer's office located?
Dr. William Gilmer's Primary Practice
7900 Fannin St Ste 4000
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 520-5155
Recognitions
Awards
Texas Super Doctors
What is Dr. Gilmer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gilmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558353417.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gilmer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gilmer
What is Dr. William Gilmer's specialty?
Dr. Gilmer is a Neurologist near Houston, TX.
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. Gilmer to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. William Gilmer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gilmer is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare 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 William Gilmer accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. William Gilmer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Gilmer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gilmer's office at (713) 520-5155 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Gilmer?
Please contact Dr. Gilmer's office at (713) 520-5155 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Gilmer have?
Dr. William Gilmer is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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