26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Armstrong, Neurologist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Robert Armstrong, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC. He has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Armstrong graduated from Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL and completed his residency at Vidant Medical Center/East Carolina University Program. Dr. Armstrong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Armstrong’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Armstrong’s office.
Where did Dr. Armstrong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vidant Medical Center/East Carolina University Program
Medical School: Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL
What languages does Dr. Armstrong speak?
Dr. Armstrong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Armstrong typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Armstrong 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. Armstrong. 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:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Armstrong typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Armstrong 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. Armstrong. 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)
Also known as:
- Nerve Destruction for Pain
- Neurolytic nerve block
- Peripheral nerve ablation
- Nerve destruction procedure
CPT Codes:
- 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Nerve Destruction in the Foot
- Plantar Nerve Ablation
- Digital Nerve Neurolysis
- Foot Nerve Block
- Morton's Neuroma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 64632: Destruction by neurolytic agent; plantar common digital nerve
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
- Multiple Punch Biopsies
- Second Skin Biopsy
- Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
- 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Armstrong accept my insurance?
Dr. Armstrong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Armstrong accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Armstrong in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of North Carolina
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Armstrong's office located?
What is Dr. Armstrong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Armstrong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518945617.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Armstrong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Armstrong
What is Dr. Robert Armstrong's specialty?
Dr. Armstrong is a Neurologist near Asheville, NC.
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. Robert Armstrong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Armstrong is affiliated with Unc Health Pardee, Mission Hospital, Adventhealth Hendersonville, Harris Regional Hospital, Pelham Medical Center 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
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Is Robert Armstrong accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Robert Armstrong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Armstrong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Armstrong's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Armstrong?
Please contact Dr. Armstrong's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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731 Dogwood Rd
Asheville, NC 28806