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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Erkkinen, Neurologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Michael Erkkinen, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Erkkinen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Erkkinen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Erkkinen’s office at (617) 732-7432.
What languages does Dr. Erkkinen speak?
Dr. Erkkinen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Erkkinen treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Erkkinen 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. Erkkinen. 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:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
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
Which procedures does Dr. Erkkinen perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Erkkinen 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. Erkkinen's office.
Does Dr. Erkkinen accept my insurance?
Dr. Erkkinen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 732-7432 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Erkkinen accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Erkkinen in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Molina
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Where is Dr. Erkkinen's office located?
What is Dr. Erkkinen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Erkkinen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003179276.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Erkkinen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Erkkinen
What is Dr. Michael Erkkinen's specialty?
Dr. Erkkinen 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. Erkkinen to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Erkkinen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Erkkinen is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital 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 Michael Erkkinen accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Erkkinen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Erkkinen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Erkkinen's office at (617) 732-7432 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Erkkinen?
Please contact Dr. Erkkinen's office at (617) 732-7432 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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