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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kar, Neurologist in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Jitesh Kar, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kar’s office at (256) 489-0976.
What languages does Dr. Kar speak?
Dr. Kar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kar treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Kar 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. Kar. 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 Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Progressive Nerve Damage of Unknown Cause
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Progressive Peripheral Neuropathy
- Nerve Damage without Known Cause
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
- G603: Idiopathic progressive neuropathy
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis (Flare-up)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
- MG Exacerbation
- Acute Myasthenia Gravis
- Myasthenic Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
- G7001: Myasthenia gravis with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Polymyositis
- Polymyositis with muscle weakness
- Myositis
- Inflammatory myopathy
- Idiopathic polymyositis
- Muscle inflammation
- Polymyositis with muscle involvement
- PM with myopathy
- Muscle inflammation with muscle pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3320: Polymyositis, organ involvement unspecified
- M3322: Polymyositis with myopathy
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Clinical Research Control Examination
- Clinical Trials
- Research Study Checkup
- Clinical Trial Participant Exam
- Control Group Medical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z006: Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Which procedures does Dr. Kar perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jitesh Kar 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. Kar's office.
Does Dr. Kar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 489-0976 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kar accept in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Kar in Huntsville, AL 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 and Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kar's office located?
Dr. Jitesh Kar's Primary Practice
2006 Franklin St SE Ste 202A
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 489-0976
What is Dr. Kar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184974800.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kar
What is Dr. Jitesh Kar's specialty?
Dr. Kar is a Neurologist near Huntsville, AL.
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. Kar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jitesh Kar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kar is affiliated with Huntsville 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 Jitesh Kar accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?
Yes, Dr. Jitesh Kar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jitesh Kar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kar's office at (256) 489-0976 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jitesh Kar?
Please contact Dr. Kar's office at (256) 489-0976 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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