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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tornes, Epilepsy Specialist in Miami, FL?
Dr. Luis Tornes, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tornes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tornes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tornes’s office at (786) 596-3876.
What languages does Dr. Tornes speak?
Dr. Tornes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Tornes treat?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Tornes 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. Tornes. 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
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
- 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Which procedures does Dr. Tornes perform as a Epilepsy Specialist?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Luis Tornes 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. Tornes' office.
Does Dr. Tornes accept my insurance?
Dr. Tornes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (786) 596-3876 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tornes accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Tornes in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AvMed Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tornes' office located?
Dr. Luis Tornes' Primary Practice
8950 N Kendall Dr Ste 104W
Miami, FL 33176
(786) 596-3876
What is Dr. Tornes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tornes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225532104.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tornes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tornes
What is Dr. Luis Tornes's specialty?
Dr. Tornes is a Epilepsy Specialist near Miami, FL. Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Contact Dr. Tornes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Luis Tornes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tornes is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami 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
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Is Luis Tornes accepting new patients in Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Luis Tornes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luis Tornes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tornes's office at (786) 596-3876 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luis Tornes?
Please contact Dr. Tornes's office at (786) 596-3876 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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