Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prelack, Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Marisa Prelack, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Prelack is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prelack’s office at (215) 590-1000.
What languages does Dr. Prelack speak?
Dr. Prelack and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Prelack typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Prelack 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. Prelack. 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:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Prelack typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Marisa Prelack 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. Prelack's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Prelack accept my insurance?
Dr. Prelack accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 590-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prelack accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Prelack in Philadelphia, 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)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Prelack's office located?
What is Dr. Prelack's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prelack's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366705626.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prelack?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prelack
What is Dr. Marisa Prelack's specialty?
Dr. Prelack is a Neurologist near Philadelphia, 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. Marisa Prelack affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prelack is affiliated with Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center 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 Marisa Prelack accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Marisa Prelack is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marisa Prelack offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prelack's office at (215) 590-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marisa Prelack?
Please contact Dr. Prelack's office at (215) 590-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Division Of Neurology
3401 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104