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Dr. Ronald South, MD

Jonesboro, AR

25 Years of Experience

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. South, Neurologist in Jonesboro, AR?

    Dr. Ronald South, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Jonesboro, AR with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. South graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Neurology; Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. South is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. South’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. South’s office at (870) 931-4442.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Neurology; Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Program

    • Medical School: University of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. South speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. South treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. South 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. South. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    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:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis

    Also known as:

    • Migraine
    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    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:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Confusion
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Acute Confusion
    • Sudden Mental Changes
    • Brief Disorientation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R404: Transient alteration of awareness

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. South perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. South 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. South. 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:

    • Guided Lumbar Puncture
    • Guided Spinal Tap
    • Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
    • CT Guided Spinal Tap
    • Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture

    CPT Codes:

    • 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance

    Does Dr. South accept my insurance?

    Dr. South accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (870) 931-4442 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. South accept in Jonesboro, AR?

    Dr. South in Jonesboro, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas

    • Centene

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Arkansas

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. South's office located?

    Dr. Ronald South's Primary Practice

    1107 E Matthews Ave Ste 200

    Jonesboro, AR 72401

    (870) 931-4442

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    Dr. Ronald South's Practice 2

    1000 W Kingshighway Ste 14

    Paragould, AR 72450

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

    Dr. South's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457314577.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. South?

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

    What is Dr. Ronald South's specialty?

    Dr. South is a Neurologist near Jonesboro, AR.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. Ronald South affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. South is affiliated with St. Bernards Medical Center 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 Ronald South accepting new patients in Jonesboro, AR?

    No, Dr. Ronald South is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ronald South offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. South's office at (870) 931-4442 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ronald South?

    Please contact Dr. South's office at (870) 931-4442 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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