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Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD

Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD

Bellefontaine, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gao-Hickman, Neurologist in Bellefontaine, OH?

    Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Bellefontaine, OH. Dr. Gao-Hickman is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gao-Hickman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gao-Hickman’s office at (740) 845-7100.

    What languages does Dr. Gao-Hickman speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Gao-Hickman typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Gao-Hickman 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. Gao-Hickman. 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:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Gao-Hickman typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Gao-Hickman 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. Gao-Hickman. 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:

    • 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. Gao-Hickman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gao-Hickman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (740) 845-7100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gao-Hickman accept in Bellefontaine, OH?

    Dr. Gao-Hickman in Bellefontaine, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AFLAC

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allstate Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Highmark Health

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of West Virginia

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Gao-Hickman's office located?

    Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman's Primary Practice

    2160 Ewing Crawfis Cir

    Bellefontaine, OH 43311

    (740) 845-7100

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

    Dr. Gao-Hickman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336133628.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gao-Hickman?

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

    What is Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman's specialty?

    Dr. Gao-Hickman is a Neurologist near Bellefontaine, OH.

    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. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gao-Hickman is affiliated with Camc General Hospital, Wvu Medicine Thomas Memorial Hospital, St. Mary's Medical Center - Huntington, Wv, Cabell Huntington Hospital, Marietta Memorial 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 Xiaomei Gao-Hickman accepting new patients in Bellefontaine, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gao-Hickman's office at (740) 845-7100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Xiaomei Gao-Hickman?

    Please contact Dr. Gao-Hickman's office at (740) 845-7100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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