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Who is Dr. Steijlen, Neurologist in Detroit, MI?
Dr. Kara Steijlen, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Detroit, MI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Steijlen completed her residency at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Steijlen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Steijlen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Steijlen’s office at (800) 653-6568.
Where did Dr. Steijlen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Brigham and Womens Hospital
Residency: Mayo Clinic | Georgetown University Hospital
Medical School: Georgetown University Hospital (Medical Education)
What languages does Dr. Steijlen speak?
Dr. Steijlen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Steijlen typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Steijlen 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. Steijlen. 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:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
- Polyneuropathy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
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
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Steijlen typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Kara Steijlen 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. Steijlen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Steijlen accept my insurance?
Dr. Steijlen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 653-6568 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Steijlen accept in Detroit, MI?
Dr. Steijlen in Detroit, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Henry Ford Health System
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Steijlen's office located?
What is Dr. Steijlen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Steijlen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437458726.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Steijlen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Steijlen
What is Dr. Kara Steijlen's specialty?
Dr. Steijlen is a Neurologist near Detroit, MI.
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.