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Dr. Vitaliy Koss, MD

Allentown, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Koss, Neurologist in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Vitaliy Koss, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Koss is fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koss’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Koss’s office at (610) 402-8420.

    Is Dr. Koss board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Vitaliy Koss, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Koss speak?

    Dr. Koss and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Russian

    • Ukrainian

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Koss typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Koss 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. Koss. 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:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Pulsating headache
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43119: Migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Headache
    • Nerve Pain in Back of Head
    • Occipital Nerve Pain
    • Neuralgia of the Head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5481: Occipital neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Koss typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Koss 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. Koss. 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:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
    • Trigeminal Nerve Injection
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Ophthalmic Nerve Block
    • Maxillary Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
    • 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    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

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Koss accept my insurance?

    Dr. Koss accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 402-8420 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Koss accept in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Koss in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Risant Health

    • Spectrum

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Koss' office located?

    1 Lvpg Nephrology

    1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd

    Allentown, PA 18103

    (610) 402-8420

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    Dr. Vitaliy Koss' Practice 2

    1770 Bathgate Rd

    Bethlehem, PA 18017

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    Dr. Vitaliy Koss' Practice 3

    50 Moisey Dr Ste 101

    Hazle Township, PA 18202

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    What is Dr. Koss's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Koss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205149424.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koss?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Koss

    What is Dr. Vitaliy Koss's specialty?

    Dr. Koss is a Neurologist near Allentown, PA.

    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. Vitaliy Koss affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Koss is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Reading Hospital Tower Health 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 Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Vitaliy Koss accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Vitaliy Koss is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vitaliy Koss offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Koss's office at (610) 402-8420 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vitaliy Koss?

    Please contact Dr. Koss's office at (610) 402-8420 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Vitaliy Koss have?

    Dr. Vitaliy Koss is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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