Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Turkewitz, Neurologist in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Lanny Turkewitz, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Turkewitz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Turkewitz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Turkewitz’s office at (615) 692-4980.
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 a Neurologist like Dr. Turkewitz typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Turkewitz typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Turkewitz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Turkewitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Turkewitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 692-4980 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
(615) 692-4980
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.
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. Lanny Turkewitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Turkewitz is affiliated with Abbeville General Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Ochsner Acadia General 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 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 (615) 692-4980 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 (615) 692-4980 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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