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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Perkins, Pediatric Neurologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Freedom Perkins, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Perkins graduated from Texas A&M University. Dr. Perkins is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perkins’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perkins’s office.
Where did Dr. Perkins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Texas A&M University
What languages does Dr. Perkins speak?
Dr. Perkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Perkins treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Perkins 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. Perkins. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Recurrent seizures
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Fever Seizures in Children
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Febrile seizures
- Fever fits
- Childhood fever seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R5600: Simple febrile convulsions
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
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:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Stereotyped Movement Disorder
- Mental Disorder
- Repetitive Movements
- Motor Stereotypies
- Habit Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- F984: Stereotyped movement disorders
Which procedures does Dr. Perkins perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Freedom Perkins 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. Perkins' office.
Does Dr. Perkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Perkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perkins accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Perkins in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Christus Health Plan
Community First Health Plans
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Molina
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Perkins' office located?
What is Dr. Perkins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679530554.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perkins
What is Dr. Freedom Perkins's specialty?
Dr. Perkins is a Pediatric Neurologist near San Antonio, TX. 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. Contact Dr. Perkins to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Freedom Perkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Perkins is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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
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Is Freedom Perkins accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Freedom Perkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Freedom Perkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perkins's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Freedom Perkins?
Please contact Dr. Perkins's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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