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Dr. Stephen Vanhaerents

McHenry, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vanhaerents, Epilepsy Specialist in McHenry, IL?

    Dr. Stephen Vanhaerents is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in McHenry, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vanhaerents graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program. Dr. Vanhaerents is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vanhaerents’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vanhaerents’s office at (312) 926-1673.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vanhaerents?

    Dr. Stephen Vanhaerents is a highly-rated, board-certified Epilepsy Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Vanhaerents empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Autoimmune Disease, Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy, Epilepsy Surgery, Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS), Seizure Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the McHenry, IL community, Dr. Vanhaerents is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Vanhaerents speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Vanhaerents typically treat?

    As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Vanhaerents 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. Vanhaerents. 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:

    • Epilepsy
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
    • Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
    • Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    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:

    • Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Dysfunction
    • Brain Condition
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9349: Other encephalopathy

    What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Vanhaerents typically perform?

    As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Vanhaerents 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. Vanhaerents. 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:

    • Guided Lumbar Puncture
    • Guided Spinal Tap
    • Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
    • CT Guided Spinal Tap
    • Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture

    CPT Codes:

    • 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance

    Does Dr. Vanhaerents accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vanhaerents accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 926-1673 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vanhaerents accept in McHenry, IL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Vanhaerents' office located?

    Dr. Stephen Vanhaerents' Primary Practice

    4309 W Medical Center Dr Ste A200

    McHenry, IL 60050

    (312) 926-1673

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    Pavillion B 3rd Fl

    1000 N Westmoreland Rd Fl 3

    Lake Forest, IL 60045

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    Dr. Stephen Vanhaerents' Practice 3

    675 N Saint Clair St

    Chicago, IL 60611

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

    Dr. Vanhaerents's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629203328.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vanhaerents?

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

    What is Dr. Stephen Vanhaerents's specialty?

    Dr. Vanhaerents is a Epilepsy Specialist near McHenry, IL.

    What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?

    Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient.

    Is this Dr. Stephen Vanhaerents affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vanhaerents is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage 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 an Epilepsy Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Stephen Vanhaerents accepting new patients in McHenry, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Vanhaerents is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Vanhaerents offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vanhaerents's office at (312) 926-1673 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Vanhaerents?

    Please contact Dr. Vanhaerents's office at (312) 926-1673 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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