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Dr. Allen Lifton, MD

Venice, FL

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Lifton, Neurologist in Venice, FL?

    Dr. Allen Lifton, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Venice, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Lifton graduated from NEOMEN/Albany Medical College Program and completed his residency at Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Neurology; Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lifton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lifton’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lifton’s office at (941) 485-2220.

    Where did Dr. Lifton go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Neurology; Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Internal Medicine | Strong Mem Hsp University Rochester | Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester Program

    • Medical School: NEOMEN/Albany Medical College Program

    Is Dr. Lifton board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Allen Lifton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Lifton speak?

    Dr. Lifton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lifton treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Lifton 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. Lifton. 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:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinsonism
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Hereditary Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy
    • Genetic Neuropathy
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Inherited Nerve Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
    • G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pain in a Limb
    • Pain
    • Arm or leg pain
    • Extremity pain
    • Ache in a limb

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79609: Pain in unspecified limb

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Migraine
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Restless Legs Syndrome
    • Restless Legs
    • Restless legs syndrome
    • RLS
    • Willis-Ekbom Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G2581: Restless legs syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spinal Cord Condition
    • Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Lifton perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Lifton performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lifton. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Lifton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lifton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (941) 485-2220 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lifton accept in Venice, FL?

    Dr. Lifton in Venice, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • State Employees Health Insurance Plan (SEHIP)

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Lifton's office located?

    Dr. Allen Lifton's Primary Practice

    200 Capri Isles Blvd Unit 7D

    Venice, FL 34292

    (941) 485-2220

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    Dr. Allen Lifton's Practice 2

    1499 E Venice Ave Unit A

    Venice, FL 34292

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    What is Dr. Lifton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lifton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326144817.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lifton?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lifton

    What is Dr. Allen Lifton's specialty?

    Dr. Lifton is a Neurologist near Venice, FL.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. Allen Lifton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Lifton is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Neurologist?

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    Is Allen Lifton accepting new patients in Venice, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Allen Lifton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Allen Lifton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lifton's office at (941) 485-2220 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Allen Lifton?

    Please contact Dr. Lifton's office at (941) 485-2220 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Allen Lifton have?

    Dr. Allen Lifton is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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