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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Westerhuis, Neurologist in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Brian Westerhuis, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Westerhuis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Westerhuis’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Westerhuis’s office at (605) 755-4150.
What languages does Dr. Westerhuis speak?
Dr. Westerhuis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Westerhuis treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Westerhuis 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. Westerhuis. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Aphasia
- Slurred Speech
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Difficulty speaking
- Language impairment
- Loss of speech
- Unclear speech
- Mumbled speech
- Dysarthria
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4701: Aphasia
- R4781: Slurred speech
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Neurological signs
- Nerve problems
- Brain and nerve symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Dependence on Ventilator
- Respirator Dependence
- Breathing Machine Reliance
- Long-term Ventilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9911: Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
Also known as:
- Facial Weakness
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Facial Paralysis', 'Facial Droop', 'Weakness in Face', 'Bell's Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29810: Facial weakness
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Westerhuis perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Brian Westerhuis 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. Westerhuis' office.
Does Dr. Westerhuis accept my insurance?
Dr. Westerhuis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (605) 755-4150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Westerhuis accept in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Westerhuis in Omaha, NE 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 Nebraska
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Westerhuis' office located?
Dr. Brian Westerhuis' Primary Practice
8901 W Dodge Rd Ste 210
Omaha, NE 68114
(605) 755-4150
What is Dr. Westerhuis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Westerhuis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689055428.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Westerhuis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Westerhuis
What is Dr. Brian Westerhuis's specialty?
Dr. Westerhuis is a Neurologist near Omaha, NE.
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. Westerhuis to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Brian Westerhuis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Westerhuis is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - Omaha, Ne, Bryan East Campus 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
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Is Brian Westerhuis accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?
Yes, Dr. Brian Westerhuis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Westerhuis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Westerhuis's office at (605) 755-4150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Westerhuis?
Please contact Dr. Westerhuis's office at (605) 755-4150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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