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Who is Dr. Alcala Zermeno, Neurologist in New York, NY?
After obtaining his medical degree from the Universidad de Guadalajara with the Dean?s Mention of Outstanding Academic Performance, Luis Alcala completed his Adult Neurology residency training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He then moved to the East Coast to complete fellowship training in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He is passionate about the diagnosis and surgical treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy and how much can epilepsy surgery improve the quality of life of patients when used properly. Dr. Alcala is a native Spanish speaker.
WebsiteWhat languages does Dr. Alcala Zermeno speak?
Dr. Alcala Zermeno and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Alcala Zermeno typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Alcala Zermeno 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. Alcala Zermeno. 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
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- 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
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
Does Dr. Alcala Zermeno accept my insurance?
Dr. Alcala Zermeno accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alcala Zermeno accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Alcala Zermeno in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Alcala Zermeno's office located?
CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
710 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032
What is Dr. Alcala Zermeno's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alcala Zermeno's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538645841.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alcala Zermeno?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alcala Zermeno
What is Dr. Zermeno Juan Alcala Zermeno's specialty?
Dr. Alcala Zermeno is a Neurologist near New York, NY.
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. Zermeno Juan Alcala Zermeno affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alcala Zermeno is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center 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 Zermeno Juan Alcala Zermeno accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Zermeno Juan Alcala Zermeno is accepting new patients at this time.
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