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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Plancher, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Joao Mc-Oneil Plancher, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Plancher is fluent in English, Armenian, Creoles and pidgins, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Plancher’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Plancher’s office.
What languages does Dr. Plancher speak?
Dr. Plancher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Armenian
Creoles and pidgins
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Plancher treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Plancher 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. Plancher. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Toxic brain damage
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Brain Dysfunction
- Brain Condition
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9349: Other encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Aphasia
- Slurred Speech
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Difficulty speaking
- Language impairment
- Loss of speech
- Unclear speech
- Mumbled speech
- Dysarthria
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4701: Aphasia
- R4781: Slurred speech
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Facial Weakness
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Facial Paralysis', 'Facial Droop', 'Weakness in Face', 'Bell's Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29810: Facial weakness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, 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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Which procedures does Dr. Plancher perform as a Neurocritical Care Specialist?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joao Mc-Oneil Plancher 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. Plancher's office.
Does Dr. Plancher accept my insurance?
Dr. Plancher 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. Plancher accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Plancher in Atlanta, GA 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Plancher's office located?
Dr. Joao Mc-Oneil Plancher's Primary Practice
35 Collier Rd NW Ste 635
Atlanta, GA 30309
What is Dr. Plancher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Plancher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700142668.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Plancher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Plancher
What is Dr. Joao Mc-Oneil Plancher's specialty?
Dr. Plancher is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Atlanta, GA. Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed. Contact Dr. Plancher to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joao Mc-Oneil Plancher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Plancher is affiliated with Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Baptist Health Hardin, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph 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
Where can I learn more about Neurocritical Care Specialist?
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Is Joao Mc-Oneil Plancher accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Joao Mc-Oneil Plancher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joao Mc-Oneil Plancher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Plancher's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joao Mc-Oneil Plancher?
Please contact Dr. Plancher's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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