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Who is Dr. Nowak, Neurologist in Rockford, IL?
Dr. Waldemar Nowak, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Rockford, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nowak graduated from Akademia Medyczna and completed his residency at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics. Dr. Nowak is fluent in English and Polish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nowak’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nowak’s office.
Where did Dr. Nowak go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Medical School: Akademia Medyczna | Med University Of Lublin
What languages does Dr. Nowak speak?
Dr. Nowak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
What conditions does Dr. Nowak treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Nowak 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. Nowak. 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:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Myositis
- Muscle inflammation
- Inflammatory myopathy
- Muscle pain and inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M609: Myositis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Nowak perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Waldemar Nowak 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. Nowak's office.
Does Dr. Nowak accept my insurance?
Dr. Nowak 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. Nowak accept in Rockford, IL?
Dr. Nowak in Rockford, 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
Allied Benefit Systems
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
Tria Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nowak's office located?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Waldemar Nowak?
Dr. Nowak has appointments available at his Rockford, IL office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Nowak's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nowak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619256534.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nowak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nowak
What is Dr. Waldemar Nowak's specialty?
Dr. Nowak is a Neurologist near Rockford, IL.
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. Nowak to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Waldemar Nowak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nowak is affiliated with UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital, Baptist Hospital of Miami, UW Health University Hospital, CGH Medical Center, Advocate Sherman 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
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Is Waldemar Nowak accepting new patients in Rockford, IL?
Yes, Dr. Waldemar Nowak is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Waldemar Nowak offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Nowak, or contact the office for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Waldemar Nowak?
Please contact Dr. Nowak's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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