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Who is Dr. Turkewitz, Neurologist in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Lanny Turkewitz, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Turkewitz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Turkewitz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Turkewitz’s office at (337) 470-4978.
What languages does Dr. Turkewitz speak?
Dr. Turkewitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Turkewitz treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Turkewitz 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. Turkewitz. 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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke complications
- Stroke after-effects
- Residual problems from brain infarction
- Ischemic stroke sequelae
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
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:
- Brain Disease
- Brain Disease After-effects
- Long-term Cerebrovascular Problems
- Post-Cerebrovascular Disease Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6990: Unspecified sequelae of unspecified cerebrovascular disease
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ataxia
- Tremor
- Movement Disorder
- Loss of Coordination
- Clumsiness
- Balance Disorder
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R270: Ataxia, unspecified
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Which procedures does Dr. Turkewitz perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lanny Turkewitz 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. Turkewitz's office.
Does Dr. Turkewitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Turkewitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 470-4978 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Turkewitz accept in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Turkewitz in Lafayette, LA 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 and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Turkewitz's office located?
Dr. Lanny Turkewitz's Primary Practice
4809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 430
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 470-4978
What is Dr. Turkewitz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Turkewitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871629931.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Turkewitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Turkewitz
What is Dr. Lanny Turkewitz's specialty?
Dr. Turkewitz is a Neurologist near Lafayette, LA.
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. Turkewitz to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lanny Turkewitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Turkewitz 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
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Is Lanny Turkewitz accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?
No, Dr. Lanny Turkewitz is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lanny Turkewitz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Turkewitz's office at (337) 470-4978 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lanny Turkewitz?
Please contact Dr. Turkewitz's office at (337) 470-4978 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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