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46 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Garg, Neurologist in Palos Heights, IL?
Dr. Rakesh Garg, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Palos Heights, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Garg graduated from Dayanand Medical College, completed his residency at Univ Of Ky Hosp, Other Specialty; Univ Of Ky Hosp, Neurology; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Neurology; Wash Univ Sch Of Med, Psychiatry, and is currently affiliated with Illinois Valley Community Hospital. Dr. Garg is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garg’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garg’s office at (815) 223-7144.
Where did Dr. Garg go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ky Hosp, Other Specialty; Univ Of Ky Hosp, Neurology; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Neurology; Wash Univ Sch Of Med, Psychiatry | University of Kentucky
Medical School: Dayanand Med Coll & Hosp, Punjab University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India | Dayanand Medical College | Punjab Medical College
Is Dr. Garg board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Rakesh Garg, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Garg speak?
Dr. Garg and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Garg treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Garg 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. Garg. 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:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Tobacco Use
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Smoking habit
- Nicotine use
- Tobacco dependency
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z720: Tobacco use
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Which procedures does Dr. Garg perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rakesh Garg 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. Garg's office.
Does Dr. Garg accept my insurance?
Dr. Garg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 223-7144 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garg accept in Palos Heights, IL?
Dr. Garg in Palos Heights, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Alliance (HAMP)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Garg's office located?
Dr. Rakesh Garg's Primary Practice
11824 Southwest Hwy Ste 100
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(815) 223-7144
What is Dr. Garg's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962476184.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garg?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garg
What is Dr. Rakesh Garg's specialty?
Dr. Garg is a Neurologist near Palos Heights, IL.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Garg to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rakesh Garg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Garg is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Neurologist?
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Is Rakesh Garg accepting new patients in Palos Heights, IL?
Yes, Dr. Rakesh Garg is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rakesh Garg offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garg's office at (815) 223-7144 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rakesh Garg?
Please contact Dr. Garg's office at (815) 223-7144 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rakesh Garg have?
Dr. Rakesh Garg is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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