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Dr. Lorraine Lazar, MD, PHD
Hackensack, NJ
26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lazar, Pediatric Neurologist in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Lorraine Lazar, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Hackensack, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Lazar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lazar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lazar’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lazar?
Dr. Lorraine Lazar, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric 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. Lazar empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Hackensack/NJ community, Dr. Lazar is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Lazar speak?
Dr. Lazar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lazar treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Lazar 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. Lazar. 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:
- Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Absence Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Epileptic Spasms
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- LGS
- Childhood epileptic encephalopathy
- Atypical absence epilepsy
- Infantile spasms
- West syndrome
- Spasmodic seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40419: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40812: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40822: Epileptic spasms, 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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Spasms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R258: Other abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Newborn Seizures
- Seizures
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant convulsions
- Neonatal seizures
- Baby fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- P90: Convulsions of newborn
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Which procedures does Dr. Lazar perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lorraine Lazar 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. Lazar's office.
Does Dr. Lazar accept my insurance?
Dr. Lazar 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. Lazar accept in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Lazar in Hackensack, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lazar's office located?
What is Dr. Lazar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lazar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043305204.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lazar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lazar
What is Dr. Lorraine Lazar's specialty?
Dr. Lazar is a Pediatric Neurologist near Hackensack, NJ. 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. Contact Dr. Lazar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lorraine Lazar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lazar is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, Overlook 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 Lorraine Lazar accepting new patients in Hackensack, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Lorraine Lazar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lorraine Lazar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lazar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lorraine Lazar?
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