26 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Elkay, Pediatric Neurologist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Muruvet Elkay, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Elkay is fluent in English and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elkay’s office.
Is Dr. Elkay board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Muruvet Elkay, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Elkay speak?
Dr. Elkay and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Turkish
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Elkay typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Elkay 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. Elkay. 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
- Complex Seizures with Fever
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Complex Febrile Seizures
- Prolonged Fever Seizures
- Recurrent Febrile Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R5601: Complex febrile convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Recurrent seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40911: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism
- Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Elkay typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Muruvet Elkay 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. Elkay's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Elkay accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Elkay's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Elkay's office located?
What is Dr. Elkay's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elkay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326284548.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elkay?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elkay
What is Dr. Muruvet Elkay's specialty?
Dr. Elkay is a Pediatric Neurologist near Atlanta, GA.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages.
Is this Dr. Muruvet Elkay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Elkay 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
When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Muruvet Elkay accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Muruvet Elkay is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Muruvet Elkay offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elkay's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Muruvet Elkay?
Please contact Dr. Elkay's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Muruvet Elkay have?
Dr. Muruvet Elkay is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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