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Who is Dr. Wheless, Pediatric Neurologist in Memphis, TN?
Dr. James Wheless, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wheless is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wheless’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wheless’s office at (901) 287-7337.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wheless?
Dr. James Wheless, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Wheless empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Memphis, TN community, Dr. Wheless is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Wheless go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Wheless board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. James Wheless, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Wheless speak?
Dr. Wheless and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Wheless typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Wheless 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. Wheless. 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:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Dravet Syndrome
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Genetic epilepsy with febrile seizures plus
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Drug-resistant Dravet syndrome
- Refractory Dravet
- Severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40834: Dravet syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40419: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Wheless typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. James Wheless 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. Wheless' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wheless accept my insurance?
Dr. Wheless accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 287-7337 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wheless accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Wheless in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Louisiana
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wheless' office located?
Dr. James Wheless' Primary Practice
848 Adams Ave Ste L400
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 287-7337
What is Dr. Wheless's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wheless's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659337855.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wheless?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wheless
What is Dr. James Wheless's specialty?
Dr. Wheless is a Pediatric Neurologist near Memphis, TN.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages.
Is this Dr. James Wheless affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Wheless is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, St. Jude Children's Research 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 Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Wheless accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?
Yes, Dr. James Wheless is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Wheless offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wheless's office at (901) 287-7337 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Wheless?
Please contact Dr. Wheless's office at (901) 287-7337 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Wheless have?
Dr. James Wheless is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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