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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. Dr. Tornes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tornes’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Tornes typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, 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
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, 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
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Tornes typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Tornes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Athena Health Care Systems
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
Sentara Health
Unknown
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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.
What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Luis Tornes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tornes is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Homestead Hospital, West Kendall Baptist 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
When to see an Epilepsy Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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