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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Risk, Neurologist in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Dr. Winthrop Risk, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Cedar Rapids, IA. Dr. Risk graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science and completed his residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Neurology. Dr. Risk is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Risk’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Risk’s office at (319) 362-7924.
Where did Dr. Risk go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Neurology
Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
What languages does Dr. Risk speak?
Dr. Risk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Risk typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Risk 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. Risk. 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:
- Migraine
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Risk typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Risk 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. Risk. 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. Risk accept my insurance?
Dr. Risk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 362-7924 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Risk accept in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Dr. Risk in Cedar Rapids, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Risk's office located?
Dr. Winthrop Risk's Primary Practice
811 5th Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 362-7924
What is Dr. Risk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Risk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104804053.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Risk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Risk
What is Dr. Winthrop Risk's specialty?
Dr. Risk is a Neurologist near Cedar Rapids, IA.
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. Winthrop Risk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Risk is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital - Cedar Rapids, Unitypoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf 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 Winthrop Risk accepting new patients in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Yes, Dr. Winthrop Risk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Winthrop Risk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Risk's office at (319) 362-7924 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Winthrop Risk?
Please contact Dr. Risk's office at (319) 362-7924 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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