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Dr. Leah Palifka, MD

Lebanon, NH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Palifka, Neuroradiologist in Lebanon, NH?

    Dr. Leah Palifka, MD is a Neuroradiologist, who primarily practices in Lebanon, NH with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Palifka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palifka’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palifka’s office at (603) 650-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Palifka speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Palifka treat?

    As a Neuroradiologist, Dr. Palifka 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. Palifka. 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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    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:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown type
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified White Matter Disease
    • White matter changes in brain
    • Brain white matter abnormality
    • Leukoencephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9082: White matter disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Neck Injury
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Trauma
    • Neck Damage
    • Injured Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S199XXA: Unspecified injury of neck, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Degenerative Nerve Disease
    • Neurodegenerative Disorder
    • Progressive Nerve Disease
    • Nervous System Degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G319: Degenerative disease of nervous system, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Brain or Spinal Cord Scan
    • Unusual CNS imaging results
    • Other neurological scan abnormalities
    • Brain imaging findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9089: Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Brain Cancer
    • Brain Tumor
    • Metastatic brain cancer
    • Brain metastases
    • Cancer spread to brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Skull or Head Scan
    • Unusual Head Imaging
    • Atypical Skull Scan
    • Abnormal Brain Scan (general)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R930: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Brain Tumor
    • Brain Cancer
    • Cerebral Tumor
    • Intracranial Tumor
    • Malignant Brain Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Palifka perform as a Neuroradiologist?

    As a Neuroradiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Leah Palifka may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Palifka's office.

    Does Dr. Palifka accept my insurance?

    Dr. Palifka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 650-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Palifka accept in Lebanon, NH?

    Dr. Palifka in Lebanon, NH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Vermont

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Palifka's office located?

    Dr. Leah Palifka's Primary Practice

    1 Medical Center Dr

    Lebanon, NH 03756

    (603) 650-5000

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    Dr. Leah Palifka's Practice 2

    181 Corliss Ln

    Colebrook, NH 03576

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    Dr. Leah Palifka's Practice 3

    100 Hitchcock Way

    Manchester, NH 03104

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

    Dr. Palifka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891956314.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palifka?

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

    What is Dr. Leah Palifka's specialty?

    Dr. Palifka is a Neuroradiologist near Lebanon, NH. A neuroradiologist is an expert who diagnoses and treats diseases using imaging procedures related to the brain, spine, spinal cord, head, neck, and sensory organs in both adults and children. Contact Dr. Palifka to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Leah Palifka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Palifka is affiliated with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, New London Hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Copley Hospital, Brattleboro Memorial 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

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    Is Leah Palifka accepting new patients in Lebanon, NH?

    Yes, Dr. Leah Palifka is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leah Palifka offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Palifka's office at (603) 650-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Leah Palifka?

    Please contact Dr. Palifka's office at (603) 650-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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