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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Heard, Pediatric Neurologist in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Takijah Heard, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Evanston, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Heard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heard’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heard’s office at (856) 346-0005.
Is Dr. Heard board certified in Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Takijah Heard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Heard speak?
Dr. Heard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Heard treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Heard 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. Heard. 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:
- Seizures
- Fever Seizures in Children
- Complex Seizures with Fever
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Febrile seizures
- Fever fits
- Childhood fever seizures
- Complex Febrile Seizures
- Prolonged Fever Seizures
- Recurrent Febrile Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R5600: Simple febrile convulsions
- R5601: Complex febrile convulsions
Also known as:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
- Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- JME
- Impulsive petit mal
- Janus-Kaufmann syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, 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
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, 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
- G40B09: Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- New Daily Persistent Headache
- Headache
- NDPH', 'Chronic daily headache onset', 'Headache that started suddenly and won't go away
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4452: New daily persistent headache (NDPH)
- R519: Headache, unspecified
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:
- Tourette Syndrome
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Tourette's
- Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- F952: Tourette's disorder
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Central Nervous System Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Spinal Cord Disease
- CNS Disorder
- Brain and Spinal Cord Problem
- Unspecified CNS Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- G969: Disorder of central nervous system, unspecified
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:
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
- Arrhythmia
- POTS
- Orthostatic intolerance
- Postural tachycardia syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G90A: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome [POTS]
Which procedures does Dr. Heard perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Takijah Heard 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. Heard's office.
Does Dr. Heard accept my insurance?
Dr. Heard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (856) 346-0005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heard accept in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Heard in Evanston, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Northshore University Healthsystem
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Heard's office located?
Dr. Takijah Heard's Primary Practice
1000 Central St Ste 800
Evanston, IL 60201
(856) 346-0005
What is Dr. Heard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952560492.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heard
What is Dr. Takijah Heard's specialty?
Dr. Heard is a Pediatric Neurologist near Evanston, IL. 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. Heard to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Takijah Heard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heard is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Neurologist?
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Is Takijah Heard accepting new patients in Evanston, IL?
Yes, Dr. Takijah Heard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Takijah Heard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Heard's office at (856) 346-0005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Takijah Heard?
Please contact Dr. Heard's office at (856) 346-0005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Takijah Heard have?
Dr. Takijah Heard is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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