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Who is Dr. Thakkar, Pediatric Neurologist in Orland Park, IL?
Dr. Kavita Thakkar, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Orland Park, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Thakkar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thakkar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thakkar’s office.
Is Dr. Thakkar board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Kavita Thakkar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Thakkar speak?
Dr. Thakkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Marathi
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Thakkar typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Thakkar 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. Thakkar. 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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
- G35D: Multiple sclerosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Refractory generalized status epilepticus
- Drug-resistant continuous generalized seizures
- Severe generalized epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40411: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
- Encephalitis
- Encephalomyelitis
- Brain Swelling
- Spinal Cord Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G0481: Other encephalitis and encephalomyelitis
Also known as:
- MOG Antibody Disease
- MOGAD
- MOG-Associated Disease
- Myelin Antibody Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3781: Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Thakkar typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Thakkar 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. Thakkar. 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:
- Guided Lumbar Puncture
- Guided Spinal Tap
- Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
- CT Guided Spinal Tap
- Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture
CPT Codes:
- 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance
Does Dr. Thakkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Thakkar 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. Thakkar accept in Orland Park, IL?
Dr. Thakkar in Orland Park, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Thakkar's office located?
What is Dr. Thakkar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thakkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891921367.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thakkar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thakkar
What is Dr. Kavita Thakkar's specialty?
Dr. Thakkar is a Pediatric Neurologist near Orland Park, IL.
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. Kavita Thakkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thakkar is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Endeavor Health Northwest Community 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
When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kavita Thakkar accepting new patients in Orland Park, IL?
Yes, Dr. Kavita Thakkar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kavita Thakkar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thakkar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kavita Thakkar?
Please contact Dr. Thakkar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kavita Thakkar have?
Dr. Kavita Thakkar is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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