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Who is Dr. Leung, Neurologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Lester Leung, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. He is board certified. Dr. Leung is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leung’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leung’s office at (617) 636-5000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Leung?
Dr. Lester Leung, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Leung empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Stroke, Stroke Prevention, Stroke-Young Adults, Stroke/Cerebrovascular Disease, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston/MA community, Dr. Leung is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Leung speak?
Dr. Leung and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Leung treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Leung 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. Leung. 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
- Aphasia
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Blood Clot in Brain
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Speech Loss
- Language Disorder
- Difficulty Speaking after Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63412: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of left middle cerebral artery
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
- I63411: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right middle cerebral artery
- I69320: Aphasia following cerebral infarction
- I63431: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right posterior cerebral artery
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
- I6339: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of other cerebral artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Spasm
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain and Spinal Vein Inflammation
- Brain Disease
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Cerebral Vasospasm
- Brain Artery Spasm
- Blood Vessel Narrowing in Brain
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
- Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
- Spinal Venous Thrombosis
- Intracranial Phlebitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I67848: Other cerebrovascular vasospasm and vasoconstriction
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
- G08: Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I611: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, cortical
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Vertebral Artery Dissection
- Aneurysms
- Torn Vertebral Artery
- Spinal Artery Dissection
- Vertebral Artery Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7774: Dissection of vertebral artery
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Clot Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6312: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of basilar artery
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Leung perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lester Leung 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. Leung's office.
Does Dr. Leung accept my insurance?
Dr. Leung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 636-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Leung accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Leung in Boston, MA 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 Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Leung's office located?
What is Dr. Leung's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396060141.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leung?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leung
What is Dr. Lester Leung's specialty?
Dr. Leung is a Neurologist near Boston, MA.
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. Leung to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lester Leung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Leung is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Lester Leung accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Lester Leung is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lester Leung offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Leung's office at (617) 636-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lester Leung?
Please contact Dr. Leung's office at (617) 636-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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