EverydayHealthLogo
FV

Dr. Francisco Valdivia, MD

Neurologist

Tucson, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Valdivia, Neurologist in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Francisco Valdivia, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ. He is board certified. Dr. Valdivia graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at Nyu Hospitals Center, Neurology; Tucson Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Tucson Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Valdivia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Valdivia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Valdivia’s office at (520) 795-7750.

    Where did Dr. Valdivia go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Nyu Hospitals Center, Neurology; Tucson Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Tucson Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | New York University Medical Center

    • Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas | Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina

    Is Dr. Valdivia board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Francisco Valdivia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Valdivia speak?

    Dr. Valdivia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Valdivia typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Valdivia 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. Valdivia. 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:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    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:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    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:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Valdivia typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Valdivia 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. Valdivia. 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:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
    • Botox for Salivary Glands
    • Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
    • Parotid Gland Nerve Block
    • Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Multiple Punch Biopsies
    • Second Skin Biopsy
    • Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Does Dr. Valdivia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Valdivia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 795-7750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Valdivia accept in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Valdivia in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Banner Health

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Valdivia's office located?

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd

    Tucson, AZ 85718

    (520) 795-7750

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Valdivia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568431294.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valdivia?

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

    What is Dr. Francisco Valdivia's specialty?

    Dr. Valdivia is a Neurologist near Tucson, AZ.

    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 Dr. Francisco Valdivia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Valdivia is affiliated with Tucson Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital & Health 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

    When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Francisco Valdivia accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Francisco Valdivia is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Francisco Valdivia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Valdivia's office at (520) 795-7750 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Francisco Valdivia?

    Please contact Dr. Valdivia's office at (520) 795-7750 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Valdivia's office located?

    Dr. Valdivia's office is located in Tucson, AZ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Francisco Valdivia have?

    Dr. Francisco Valdivia is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.