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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Douglass, Pediatric Neurologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Laurie Douglass, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Douglass graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Douglass is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Douglass’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Douglass’s office at (617) 414-4501.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Douglass?
Dr. Laurie Douglass, 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. Douglass empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston, MA community, Dr. Douglass is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Douglass go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Douglass board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Laurie Douglass, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Douglass speak?
Dr. Douglass and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Douglass typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Douglass 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. Douglass. 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:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic 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
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism
- Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Douglass typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Laurie Douglass 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. Douglass' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Douglass accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglass accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 414-4501 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Douglass accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Douglass in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Douglass' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Douglass affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Douglass has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Douglass's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Douglass's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124017975.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Douglass?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Douglass
What is Dr. Laurie Douglass's specialty?
Dr. Douglass is a Pediatric Neurologist near Boston, MA.
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 Dr. Laurie Douglass affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Douglass is affiliated with Boston 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
When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Laurie Douglass accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Laurie Douglass is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laurie Douglass offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Douglass' office at (617) 414-4501 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Laurie Douglass?
Please contact Dr. Douglass' office at (617) 414-4501 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Douglass' office located?
Dr. Douglass' office is located in Boston, MA.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laurie Douglass have?
Dr. Laurie Douglass is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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