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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cretella, Neurologist in Fairfield, CT?
Dr. Lori Cretella, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Fairfield, CT with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Cretella is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cretella’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cretella’s office at (203) 789-6047.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cretella?
Dr. Lori Cretella, 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. Cretella empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Headache, Migraine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fairfield/CT community, Dr. Cretella is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Cretella speak?
Dr. Cretella and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cretella treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Cretella 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. Cretella. 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:
- Chronic Tension Headache
- Headache
- Persistent Tension Headache
- Daily Tension Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44221: Chronic tension-type headache, intractable
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Which procedures does Dr. Cretella perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lori Cretella 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. Cretella's office.
Does Dr. Cretella accept my insurance?
Dr. Cretella accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 789-6047 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cretella accept in Fairfield, CT?
Dr. Cretella in Fairfield, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
All Other Third Party
CarePartners of Connecticut
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
The Hartford
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Where is Dr. Cretella's office located?
Dr. Lori Cretella's Primary Practice
1931 Black Rock Tpke
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 789-6047
What is Dr. Cretella's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cretella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619934130.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cretella?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cretella
What is Dr. Lori Cretella's specialty?
Dr. Cretella is a Neurologist near Fairfield, CT.
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. Cretella to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lori Cretella affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cretella is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital, York Street Campus 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 Lori Cretella accepting new patients in Fairfield, CT?
Yes, Dr. Lori Cretella is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lori Cretella offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cretella's office at (203) 789-6047 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lori Cretella?
Please contact Dr. Cretella's office at (203) 789-6047 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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