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Who is Dr. Katz, Neurologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Douglas Katz, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Katz graduated from Stony Brook University School of Medicine and completed his residency at U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Dr. Katz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Katz’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Katz’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Katz?
Dr. Douglas Katz, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Katz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain Injury, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston/MA community, Dr. Katz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Katz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: Stony Brook University School of Medicine | University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Is Dr. Katz board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Katz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Katz speak?
Dr. Katz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Katz treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Katz 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. Katz. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I63531: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right posterior cerebral artery
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinsonism
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Chronic Post-Traumatic Headache
- Severe Long-lasting Headache After Injury
- Headache
- Long-term Headache after Injury
- Persistent Concussion Headache
- Persistent severe post-traumatic headache
- Chronic intractable post-concussion headache
- Unrelenting headache after head trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44329: Chronic post-traumatic headache, not intractable
- G44321: Chronic post-traumatic headache, intractable
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain bleed
- ICH
- Bleeding in the brain
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
- I611: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, cortical
Also known as:
- Problems with Planning and Decision-Making
- Mental Disorder
- Executive dysfunction
- Frontal lobe damage symptoms
- Difficulty with organization
ICD-10 Codes:
- R41844: Frontal lobe and executive function deficit
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Katz perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Douglas Katz 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. Katz's office.
Does Dr. Katz accept my insurance?
Dr. Katz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Katz accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Katz in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Katz's office located?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Douglas Katz?
Dr. Katz has appointments available at his Boston, MA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Katz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Katz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205899846.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Katz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Katz
What is Dr. Douglas Katz's specialty?
Dr. Katz is a Neurologist near Boston, MA.
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. Katz to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Douglas Katz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Katz is affiliated with Boston Medical Center 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 Douglas Katz accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Katz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Katz offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Katz, or contact the office for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Katz?
Please contact Dr. Katz's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Katz have?
Dr. Douglas Katz is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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