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45 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Babkes, Neurologist in Columbia, MD?
Dr. Richard Babkes, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MD with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 45 years. Dr. Babkes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Babkes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Babkes’s office at (410) 730-6911.
Where did Dr. Babkes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Facultad De Medicina Universidad De La Republica
What languages does Dr. Babkes speak?
Dr. Babkes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Babkes typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Babkes 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. Babkes. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Progressive Nerve Damage of Unknown Cause
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Progressive Peripheral Neuropathy
- Nerve Damage without Known Cause
ICD-10 Codes:
- G603: Idiopathic progressive neuropathy
Also known as:
- Other Types of Headache
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Unusual headache
- Rare headache syndrome
- Atypical headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4489: Other headache syndrome
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:
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43119: Migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
- Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Babkes typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Babkes 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. Babkes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Babkes accept my insurance?
Dr. Babkes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 730-6911 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Babkes accept in Columbia, MD?
Dr. Babkes in Columbia, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Babkes' office located?
Dr. Richard Babkes' Primary Practice
7226 Lee Deforest Dr Ste 102
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 730-6911
What is Dr. Babkes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Babkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821063595.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Babkes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Babkes
What is Dr. Richard Babkes's specialty?
Dr. Babkes is a Neurologist near Columbia, MD.
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 Babkes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Babkes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Babkes accepting new patients in Columbia, MD?
Yes, Dr. Richard Babkes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Babkes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Babkes's office at (410) 730-6911 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Babkes?
Please contact Dr. Babkes's office at (410) 730-6911 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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