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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. Dr. Plancher is fluent in English, Armenian, Creoles and pidgins, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Plancher’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Plancher typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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
What procedures does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Plancher typically perform?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Plancher's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
What does a Neurocritical Care Specialist do?
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.
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 Henry Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Walton Hospital, Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, Piedmont Athens Regional 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 Neurocritical Care Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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