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Dr. Alana Kirby, MD, PHD

Dr. Alana Kirby, MD, PHD

Chicago, IL

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kirby, Neurologist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Alana Kirby, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kirby completed her residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Neurology. Dr. Kirby is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kirby’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kirby’s office at (312) 563-2024.

    Where did Dr. Kirby go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Neurology

    • Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (Education)

    What languages does Dr. Kirby speak?

    Dr. Kirby and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Kirby typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Kirby 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. Kirby. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
    • Parkinsonism
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements
    • PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
    • On-Off Parkinson's
    • Fluctuating Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods
    • Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
    • G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
    • Paralysis
    • Right-sided spastic paralysis
    • Right-sided stiff paralysis
    • Spastic weakness on right dominant side

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Kirby typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Kirby performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Kirby. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Kirby accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kirby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 563-2024 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kirby accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Kirby in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kirby's office located?

    Dr. Alana Kirby's Primary Practice

    1653 W Congress Pkwy

    Chicago, IL 60612

    (312) 563-2024

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    Dr. Alana Kirby's Practice 2

    1620 W Harrison St

    Chicago, IL 60612

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    Dr. Alana Kirby's Practice 3

    1300 Lincolnway

    Valparaiso, IN 46383

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    What is Dr. Kirby's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kirby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164865200.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kirby?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kirby

    What is Dr. Alana Kirby's specialty?

    Dr. Kirby is a Neurologist near Chicago, IL.

    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. Alana Kirby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kirby is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital 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

    When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Alana Kirby accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    No, Dr. Alana Kirby is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alana Kirby offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kirby's office at (312) 563-2024 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alana Kirby?

    Please contact Dr. Kirby's office at (312) 563-2024 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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