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Who is Dr. Sherwood, Neurologist in Alton, IL?
Dr. Karna Sherwood, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Alton, IL. He is board certified. Dr. Sherwood graduated from American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine and completed his residency at Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences Program. Dr. Sherwood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sherwood’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sherwood’s office.
Where did Dr. Sherwood go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences Program
Medical School: American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sherwood speak?
Dr. Sherwood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sherwood treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Sherwood 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. Sherwood. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Restless Legs
- Restless legs syndrome
- RLS
- Willis-Ekbom Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G2581: Restless legs syndrome
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Which procedures does Dr. Sherwood perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Karna Sherwood 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. Sherwood's office.
Does Dr. Sherwood accept my insurance?
Dr. Sherwood 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. Sherwood accept in Alton, IL?
Dr. Sherwood in Alton, 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
Benefit Plan Administrators
Centene
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Molina
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sherwood's office located?
What is Dr. Sherwood's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sherwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619105293.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sherwood?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sherwood
What is Dr. Karna Sherwood's specialty?
Dr. Sherwood is a Neurologist near Alton, 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. Sherwood to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Karna Sherwood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sherwood is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Osf Saint Anthonys Health Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Karna Sherwood accepting new patients in Alton, IL?
Yes, Dr. Karna Sherwood is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karna Sherwood offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sherwood's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karna Sherwood?
Please contact Dr. Sherwood's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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2 Saint Anthonys Way Ste 305
Alton, IL 62002