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Dr. Catherine Brignoni, MD

Dr. Catherine Brignoni, MD

Palm Desert, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brignoni, Neurologist in Palm Desert, CA?

    Dr. Catherine Brignoni, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Palm Desert, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Brignoni graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed her residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. Dr. Brignoni is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brignoni’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brignoni’s office at (760) 340-4300.

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

    • Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

    • Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF IL COLL OF MEDICINE | University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Brignoni board certified as a Neurologist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Brignoni speak?

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

    • English

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Brignoni treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Brignoni 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. Brignoni. 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:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Nausea
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick to Stomach
    • Queasiness
    • Upset Stomach

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R110: Nausea

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Convulsions
    • Epileptic events
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4089: Other seizures

    Also known as:

    • Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Dysfunction
    • Brain Condition
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9349: Other encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia with Malabsorption
    • Anemia
    • B Vitamins
    • B12 malabsorption anemia
    • Impaired B12 absorption anemia
    • Proteinuria B12 deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D511: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia due to selective vitamin B12 malabsorption with proteinuria

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss for Past Events
    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Loss of past memories
    • Long-term memory loss
    • Forgetting past events
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R412: Retrograde amnesia
    • R413: Other amnesia

    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:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    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:

    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Non-Hereditary Low Immunoglobulin Levels
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Acquired Antibody Deficiency
    • Non-Genetic Immune Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D801: Nonfamilial hypogammaglobulinemia

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis

    Also known as:

    • Head and Neck Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Neck Muscle Ache
    • Head Muscle Soreness
    • Cervical Myalgia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7912: Myalgia of auxiliary muscles, head and neck

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Headache
    • Nerve Pain in Back of Head
    • Occipital Nerve Pain
    • Neuralgia of the Head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5481: Occipital neuralgia

    What procedures does Dr. Brignoni perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Brignoni 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. Brignoni. 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:

    • 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:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    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:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Does Dr. Brignoni accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brignoni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 340-4300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brignoni accept in Palm Desert, CA?

    Dr. Brignoni in Palm Desert, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Heritage Health

    • Inland Empire

    • Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • The Medical Access Program

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Brignoni's office located?

    Dr. Catherine Brignoni's Primary Practice

    72670 Fred Waring Dr Ste 202

    Palm Desert, CA 92260

    (760) 340-4300

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    Dr. Catherine Brignoni's Practice 2

    7172 Magnolia Ave

    Riverside, CA 92504

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    Dr. Catherine Brignoni's Practice 3

    200 Hawthorne Ln

    Charlotte, NC 28204

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

    Dr. Brignoni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114982048.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brignoni?

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

    What is Dr. Catherine Brignoni's specialty?

    Dr. Brignoni is a Neurologist near Palm Desert, CA.

    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. Catherine Brignoni affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brignoni is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara RMH Medical Center, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, CHI Health Lakeside Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurologist?

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    Is Catherine Brignoni accepting new patients in Palm Desert, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Catherine Brignoni is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Catherine Brignoni offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brignoni's office at (760) 340-4300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Catherine Brignoni?

    Please contact Dr. Brignoni's office at (760) 340-4300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Catherine Brignoni have?

    Dr. Catherine Brignoni is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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