Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Acharya, Neurologist in Springfield, IL?
Dr. Jayant Acharya, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Springfield, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Acharya graduated from BYRAMJEE JEEJEEBHOY MEDICAL COLLEGE (BJ MED COLL) and completed his residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Acharya is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Acharya’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Acharya’s office.
Where did Dr. Acharya go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Neurophysiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center | Neurology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences | Internal Medicine, B. J. Medical College
Medical School: B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India | BYRAMJEE JEEJEEBHOY MEDICAL COLLEGE (BJ MED COLL) | B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Is Dr. Acharya board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Jayant Acharya, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Acharya speak?
Dr. Acharya and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Acharya treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Acharya 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. Acharya. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Which procedures does Dr. Acharya perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jayant Acharya 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. Acharya's office.
Does Dr. Acharya accept my insurance?
Dr. Acharya 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. Acharya accept in Springfield, IL?
Dr. Acharya in Springfield, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Meridian Health Plan
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Acharya's office located?
What is Dr. Acharya's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Acharya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891710695.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Acharya?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Acharya
What is Dr. Jayant Acharya's specialty?
Dr. Acharya is a Neurologist near Springfield, IL.
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.
Contact Dr. Acharya to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jayant Acharya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Acharya is affiliated with Springfield Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Neurologist?
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Is Jayant Acharya accepting new patients in Springfield, IL?
Yes, Dr. Jayant Acharya is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jayant Acharya offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Acharya's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jayant Acharya?
Please contact Dr. Acharya's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jayant Acharya have?
Dr. Jayant Acharya is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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