Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alt, Neurologist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Michael Alt, DO is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY. Dr. Alt graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at University Of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dr. Alt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alt’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alt’s office at (502) 454-7871.
Where did Dr. Alt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University Of Massachusetts Medical Center
Residency: University Of Massachusetts Medical Center
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alt speak?
Dr. Alt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Alt typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Alt 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. Alt. 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.
Also known as:
- Diffuse Brain Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Widespread Brain Damage
- Severe Head Injury
- Diffuse Axonal Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S062X9S: Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, sequela
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Alt typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Alt 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. Alt's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alt accept my insurance?
Dr. Alt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 454-7871 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alt accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Alt in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Kentucky
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Where is Dr. Alt's office located?
Dr. Michael Alt's Primary Practice
2934 Breckenridge Ln Ste 2
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 454-7871
What is Dr. Alt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740227255.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alt
What is Dr. Michael Alt's specialty?
Dr. Alt is a Neurologist near Louisville, KY.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Michael Alt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alt is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville 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 Michael Alt accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Michael Alt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Alt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alt's office at (502) 454-7871 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Alt?
Please contact Dr. Alt's office at (502) 454-7871 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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