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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Unger, Neurologist in Melbourne, FL?
Dr. Richard Unger, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Melbourne, FL. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Unger graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and completed his residency at EMORY HEALTHCARE. Dr. Unger is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Unger’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Unger’s office at (321) 725-6999.
Where did Dr. Unger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: EMORY HEALTHCARE
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Is Dr. Unger board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Unger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Unger speak?
Dr. Unger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Unger treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Unger 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. Unger. 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:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures and Status Epilepticus
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Simple partial status epilepticus
- Focal aware status epilepticus
- Continuous simple partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40101: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinsonism
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Types of Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Atypical Alzheimer's', 'Rare Alzheimer's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G308: Other Alzheimer's disease
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:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
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:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Peroneal Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Peroneal Neuropathy
- Common Peroneal Nerve Injury
- Fibular Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5733: Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, bilateral lower limbs
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5010: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, unspecified cervical region
Also known as:
- Stroke
- Post-stroke Problems
- Effects of Stroke
- Stroke After-effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Vertebrobasilar Artery Syndrome
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
- Posterior Circulation TIA
ICD-10 Codes:
- G450: Vertebro-basilar artery syndrome
Also known as:
- Cognitive Problems
- Thinking Problems
- Mental Impairment
- Post-brain Injury Cognitive Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69819: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions following other cerebrovascular disease
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Which procedures does Dr. Unger perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Unger 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Unger's office.
Does Dr. Unger accept my insurance?
Dr. Unger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (321) 725-6999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Unger accept in Melbourne, FL?
Dr. Unger in Melbourne, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bankers Life
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Unger's office located?
Dr. Richard Unger's Primary Practice
116 Silver Palm Ave
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 725-6999
What is Dr. Unger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Unger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730155961.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Unger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Unger
What is Dr. Richard Unger's specialty?
Dr. Unger is a Neurologist near Melbourne, FL.
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. Unger to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Richard Unger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Unger is affiliated with Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital 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 Richard Unger accepting new patients in Melbourne, FL?
Yes, Dr. Richard Unger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Unger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Unger's office at (321) 725-6999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Unger?
Please contact Dr. Unger's office at (321) 725-6999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Unger have?
Dr. Richard Unger is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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