Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pelak, Neurologist in Aurora, CO?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pelak?
Dr. Victoria Pelak, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified 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. Pelak empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Neuro-Ophthalmology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Aurora, CO community, Dr. Pelak is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Pelak go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Pelak board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Victoria Pelak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Pelak speak?
Dr. Pelak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Pelak typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Pelak 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. Pelak. 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:
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Swelling of the Optic Disc from Increased Brain Pressure
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic Neuritis
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
- Papilledema with intracranial pressure
- Optic disc edema from high ICP
- Swollen optic nerve due to brain pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
- H4711: Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
Also known as:
- Orofacial Dystonia
- Dystonia
- Facial Muscle Spasms
- Jaw Dystonia
- Mouth Dystonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G244: Idiopathic orofacial dystonia
Also known as:
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Blind Spot in Both Central Visions
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Bilateral central scotoma
- Spots in both central visions
- Missing central vision in both eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53413: Scotoma involving central area, bilateral
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Pelak typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Pelak 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. Pelak. 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:
- 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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Pelak accept my insurance?
Dr. Pelak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 848-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pelak accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Pelak in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Pelak's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Pelak affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Pelak has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Pelak's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pelak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811945603.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pelak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pelak
What is Dr. Victoria Pelak's specialty?
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.