Who is Dr. Ford, Pediatric Neurologist in Newark, NJ?
What languages does Dr. Ford speak?
Dr. Ford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Ford typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Ford 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. Ford. 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.
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism
- Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Expressive Language Disorder
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Language Production Disorder
- Verbal Expression Difficulty
- Speech Output Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F801: Expressive language disorder
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Ford typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Lisa Ford 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
Please contact Dr. Ford's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ford accept my insurance?
Dr. Ford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 424-7782 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ford accept in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Ford in Newark, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicaid
State of New Jersey
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ford's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ford affiliated with?
Dr. Ford has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ford's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659445013.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ford