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Who is Dr. Buhrfiend, Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Colleen Buhrfiend, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Buhrfiend completed her residency at Northwestern-Children's Memoral Hospital - Child Neurology. Dr. Buhrfiend is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buhrfiend’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buhrfiend’s office at (312) 942-3034.
Where did Dr. Buhrfiend go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Northwestern-Children's Memoral Hospital - Neurodevelopmental Disabilites
Residency: Northwestern-Children's Memoral Hospital - Child Neurology | Rush University Medical Center - Pediatrics
Medical School: Rush Medical College (Education)
What languages does Dr. Buhrfiend speak?
Dr. Buhrfiend and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Buhrfiend treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Buhrfiend 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. Buhrfiend. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Complex Seizures with Fever
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Complex Febrile Seizures
- Prolonged Fever Seizures
- Recurrent Febrile Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R5601: Complex febrile convulsions
Also known as:
- Rett Syndrome
- Rett's Disorder
- MECP2 Disorder
- Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (Rett type)
ICD-10 Codes:
- F842: Rett's syndrome
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Other Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Unusual Neurological Symptoms
- Nerve Problems
- Brain and Nerve Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29818: Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Tourette Syndrome
- Tremor
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
- Tourette's
- Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
- F952: Tourette's disorder
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
Which procedures does Dr. Buhrfiend perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Colleen Buhrfiend 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. Buhrfiend's office.
Does Dr. Buhrfiend accept my insurance?
Dr. Buhrfiend accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 942-3034 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buhrfiend accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Buhrfiend in Chicago, 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
Centene
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Buhrfiend's office located?
Dr. Colleen Buhrfiend's Primary Practice
1725 W Harrison St Ste 710
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-3034
What is Dr. Buhrfiend's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buhrfiend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508922964.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buhrfiend?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buhrfiend
What is Dr. Colleen Buhrfiend's specialty?
Dr. Buhrfiend is a Pediatric Neurologist near Chicago, IL. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Buhrfiend to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Colleen Buhrfiend affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Buhrfiend is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago. 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 Colleen Buhrfiend accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
No, Dr. Colleen Buhrfiend is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Colleen Buhrfiend offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buhrfiend's office at (312) 942-3034 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Colleen Buhrfiend?
Please contact Dr. Buhrfiend's office at (312) 942-3034 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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