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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dhakal, Neurologist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Laxmi Dhakal, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dhakal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dhakal’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dhakal’s office at (316) 962-2000.
What languages does Dr. Dhakal speak?
Dr. Dhakal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Dhakal treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Dhakal 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. Dhakal. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Clot Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6300: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of unspecified precerebral artery
Also known as:
- Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Neurological signs
- Nerve problems
- Brain and nerve symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Dhakal perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Laxmi Dhakal 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. Dhakal's office.
Does Dr. Dhakal accept my insurance?
Dr. Dhakal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (316) 962-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dhakal accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Dhakal in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
PacificSource
State of Arizona
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dhakal's office located?
Dr. Laxmi Dhakal's Primary Practice
2000 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(316) 962-2000
What is Dr. Dhakal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dhakal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598997348.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dhakal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dhakal
What is Dr. Laxmi Dhakal's specialty?
Dr. Dhakal is a Neurologist near Phoenix, AZ.
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. Dhakal to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Laxmi Dhakal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dhakal is affiliated with Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, Banner Estrella Medical Center, Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, Abrazo Central Campus, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, Abrazo West Campus 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 Laxmi Dhakal accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Laxmi Dhakal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laxmi Dhakal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dhakal's office at (316) 962-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laxmi Dhakal?
Please contact Dr. Dhakal's office at (316) 962-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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