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Who is Dr. Garcia Pierce, Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Joanna Garcia Pierce, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Garcia Pierce is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garcia Pierce’s office at (617) 816-8621.
What languages does Dr. Garcia Pierce speak?
Dr. Garcia Pierce and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Garcia Pierce typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Garcia Pierce 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. Garcia Pierce. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epileptic Spasms
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Infantile spasms
- West syndrome
- Spasmodic seizures
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40822: Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Garcia Pierce typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Joanna Garcia Pierce 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
Please contact Dr. Garcia Pierce's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Garcia Pierce accept my insurance?
Dr. Garcia Pierce accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 816-8621 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garcia Pierce accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Garcia Pierce in Chicago, 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
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Garcia Pierce's office located?
Dr. Joanna Garcia Pierce's Primary Practice
225 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
(617) 816-8621
What is Dr. Garcia Pierce's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garcia Pierce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659732584.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garcia Pierce?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garcia Pierce
What is Dr. Joanna Garcia Pierce's specialty?
Dr. Garcia Pierce is a Pediatric Neurologist near Chicago, IL.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Joanna Garcia Pierce affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garcia Pierce is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Morrison Community Hospital 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
When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Joanna Garcia Pierce accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Joanna Garcia Pierce is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joanna Garcia Pierce offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garcia Pierce's office at (617) 816-8621 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joanna Garcia Pierce?
Please contact Dr. Garcia Pierce's office at (617) 816-8621 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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