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Dr. Akhil Shivaprasad, MD
Springfield, IL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shivaprasad, Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist in Springfield, IL?
Dr. Akhil Shivaprasad, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, who primarily practices in Springfield, IL. Dr. Shivaprasad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shivaprasad’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shivaprasad’s office at (217) 545-8000.
What languages does Dr. Shivaprasad speak?
Dr. Shivaprasad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Shivaprasad typically treat?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Shivaprasad 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. Shivaprasad. 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:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
What procedures does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Shivaprasad typically perform?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Akhil Shivaprasad 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. Shivaprasad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shivaprasad accept my insurance?
Dr. Shivaprasad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 545-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shivaprasad accept in Springfield, IL?
Dr. Shivaprasad in Springfield, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shivaprasad's office located?
Dr. Akhil Shivaprasad's Primary Practice
751 N Rutledge St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 545-8000
What is Dr. Shivaprasad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shivaprasad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679135354.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shivaprasad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shivaprasad
What is Dr. Akhil Shivaprasad's specialty?
Dr. Shivaprasad is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist near Springfield, IL.
What does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist do?
A neurologist or child neurologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of nerve, muscle, and neuromuscular junction disorders is responsible to treat conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune-mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis), and neuromuscular transmission disorders like myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome.
Is this Dr. Akhil Shivaprasad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shivaprasad is affiliated with Springfield Memorial Hospital, Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services 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 Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Akhil Shivaprasad accepting new patients in Springfield, IL?
Yes, Dr. Akhil Shivaprasad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akhil Shivaprasad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shivaprasad's office at (217) 545-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akhil Shivaprasad?
Please contact Dr. Shivaprasad's office at (217) 545-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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