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Dr. Natalia Chunga Iturry, MD

Shreveport, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chunga Iturry, Neurologist in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Natalia Chunga Iturry, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Chunga Iturry is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chunga Iturry’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chunga Iturry’s office at (318) 626-0000.

    What languages does Dr. Chunga Iturry speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Chunga Iturry typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Chunga Iturry 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. Chunga Iturry. 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:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Chunga Iturry typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Chunga Iturry 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. Chunga Iturry. 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:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
    • Botox for Salivary Glands
    • Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
    • Parotid Gland Nerve Block
    • Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Does Dr. Chunga Iturry accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chunga Iturry accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 626-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chunga Iturry accept in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Chunga Iturry in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Chunga Iturry's office located?

    Dr. Natalia Chunga Iturry's Primary Practice

    1541 Kings Hwy

    Shreveport, LA 71103

    (318) 626-0000

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

    Dr. Chunga Iturry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912498379.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chunga Iturry?

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

    What is Dr. Natalia Chunga Iturry's specialty?

    Dr. Chunga Iturry is a Neurologist near Shreveport, LA.

    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. Natalia Chunga Iturry affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chunga Iturry is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Christus Highland Medical Center, Ochsner Lsu Health - Monroe Medical Center, Christus St. Michael Health System 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 Natalia Chunga Iturry accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Natalia Chunga Iturry is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Natalia Chunga Iturry offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chunga Iturry's office at (318) 626-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Natalia Chunga Iturry?

    Please contact Dr. Chunga Iturry's office at (318) 626-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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