Who is Dr. Lafortune, Pediatric Neurologist in Boston, MA?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lafortune?
Dr. Lauren Lafortune, 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. Lafortune empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, General Pediatric Neurology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston, MA community, Dr. Lafortune is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Lafortune go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A
Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lafortune speak?
Dr. Lafortune and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Lafortune typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Lafortune 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. Lafortune. 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:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism
- Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Absence Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Lafortune typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Lafortune 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. Lafortune's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lafortune accept my insurance?
Dr. Lafortune accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lafortune accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Lafortune in Boston, MA 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 Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fallon Health
Mass General Brigham
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lafortune's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Lafortune affiliated with?
Dr. Lafortune has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lafortune's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lafortune's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295718625.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lafortune?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lafortune