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Dr. John Lavaccare, MD

Hoffman Estates, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lavaccare, Neurologist in Hoffman Estates, IL?

    Dr. John Lavaccare, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Hoffman Estates, IL. He is board certified. Dr. Lavaccare graduated from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Lavaccare is fluent in English, Hungarian, Italian, and Slovak, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lavaccare’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lavaccare’s office at (847) 939-5170.

    Where did Dr. Lavaccare go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Lavaccare board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Lavaccare, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Lavaccare speak?

    Dr. Lavaccare and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hungarian

    • Italian

    • Slovak

    What conditions does Dr. Lavaccare treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Lavaccare 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. Lavaccare. 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:

    • Paralyzed Walking
    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Unsteady Walking (Ataxia)
    • Walking Problems
    • Paralysis in Legs
    • Difficulty Walking Due to Paralysis
    • Weakness Affecting Walking
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing
    • Ataxia
    • Clumsy Walking
    • Impaired Balance While Walking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R261: Paralytic gait
    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
    • R260: Ataxic gait

    Also known as:

    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
    • Epilepsy
    • Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
    • Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
    • Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
    • Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
    • Refractory generalized seizures
    • Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck and Upper Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Sciatica
    • Pinched Nerve in Lumbosacral Spine
    • Cervicothoracic Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Upper Spine Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck and Upper Back
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4727: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
    • M4723: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region
    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
    • Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Repeated Falls
    • Falls
    • Frequent Falling
    • Recurrent Falls
    • Balance Problems Leading to Falls

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R296: Repeated falls

    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:

    • Temporary Confusion
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Acute Confusion
    • Sudden Mental Changes
    • Brief Disorientation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R404: Transient alteration of awareness

    Also known as:

    • Progressive Nerve Damage of Unknown Cause
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Progressive Peripheral Neuropathy
    • Nerve Damage without Known Cause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G603: Idiopathic progressive neuropathy

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M50122: Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Disorder at C6-C7 with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • C6-C7 Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve at C6-C7
    • C6-C7 Disc Disease with Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M50123: Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Cramps
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Charley Horse
    • Leg Cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Myoclonus
    • Movement Disorder
    • Muscle Jerks
    • Involuntary Muscle Twitches

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G253: Myoclonus

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Does Dr. Lavaccare accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lavaccare accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 939-5170 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lavaccare accept in Hoffman Estates, IL?

    Dr. Lavaccare in Hoffman Estates, 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

    • Humana

    • Longevity Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Phillips Administrative Services

    • SGS North America Inc

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    Where is Dr. Lavaccare's office located?

    Dr. John Lavaccare's Primary Practice

    1555 N Barrington Rd

    Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

    (847) 939-5170

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    What is Dr. Lavaccare's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lavaccare's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073588802.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lavaccare?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lavaccare

    What is Dr. John Lavaccare's specialty?

    Dr. Lavaccare is a Neurologist near Hoffman Estates, 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.

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    Is this Dr. John Lavaccare affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lavaccare is affiliated with Ascension Saint Alexius (Hoffman Estates, IL), Resurrection Medical Center 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 John Lavaccare accepting new patients in Hoffman Estates, IL?

    Yes, Dr. John Lavaccare is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Lavaccare offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lavaccare's office at (847) 939-5170 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Lavaccare?

    Please contact Dr. Lavaccare's office at (847) 939-5170 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Lavaccare have?

    Dr. John Lavaccare is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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