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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mcgowan, Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Bridget Mcgowan, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. Dr. Mcgowan is fluent in English, Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcgowan’s office at (312) 227-3550.
What languages does Dr. Mcgowan speak?
Dr. Mcgowan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Mcgowan typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Mcgowan 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. Mcgowan. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- DMD
- BMD
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7101: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- SMA
- Progressive Muscle Weakness
- Motor Neuron Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- G129: Spinal muscular atrophy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Inherited Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Genetic SMA
- Familial Spinal Atrophy
- Hereditary Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G121: Other inherited spinal muscular atrophy
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Mcgowan typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Mcgowan performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Mcgowan. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
- Lower Back Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance
Does Dr. Mcgowan accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcgowan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 227-3550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mcgowan accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Mcgowan in Chicago, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mcgowan's office located?
Dr. Bridget Mcgowan's Primary Practice
225 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 227-3550
What is Dr. Mcgowan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcgowan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386185635.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcgowan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcgowan
What is Dr. Bridget Mcgowan's specialty?
Dr. Mcgowan is a Pediatric Neurologist near Chicago, 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 this Dr. Bridget Mcgowan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mcgowan is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest 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 Bridget Mcgowan accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Bridget Mcgowan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bridget Mcgowan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcgowan's office at (312) 227-3550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bridget Mcgowan?
Please contact Dr. Mcgowan's office at (312) 227-3550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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