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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 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Heard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heard’s practice accepts Medicare 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 as a 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 a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Heard typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, 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:
- New Daily Persistent Headache
- Headache
- NDPH
- Chronic daily headache onset
- Headache that started suddenly and won't go away
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4452: New daily persistent headache (NDPH)
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Heard typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Heard's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Northshore University Healthsystem
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. Heard affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Heard has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital,Evanston, IL
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital,Evanston, IL
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital,Arlington Heights, ILRanked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital,Arlington Heights, IL
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital,Chicago, ILRanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital,Chicago, IL
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Virtua Voorhees Hospital,Voorhees, NJRanked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 7 Procedures
Virtua Voorhees Hospital,Voorhees, NJ
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 7 Procedures
Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center,Freehold, NJRanked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center,Freehold, NJ
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital,Dallas, TXRanked in 2 Procedures
William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital,Dallas, TX
Ranked in 2 Procedures
What is Dr. Heard's NPI number?A 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.
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. Takijah Heard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heard is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Dr. 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 Dr. Takijah Heard?
Please contact Dr. Heard's office at (856) 346-0005 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Heard's office located?
Dr. Heard's offices are located in Evanston, IL and Wilmette, IL.
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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