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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wolkiewicz, Epilepsy Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Lydia Wolkiewicz, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wolkiewicz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wolkiewicz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wolkiewicz’s office at (312) 926-2000.
What languages does Dr. Wolkiewicz speak?
Dr. Wolkiewicz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Wolkiewicz typically treat?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Wolkiewicz 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. Wolkiewicz. 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.
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
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
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Brain Dysfunction
- Brain Condition
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9349: Other encephalopathy
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:
- Conversion Disorder with Seizures
- Mental Disorder
- Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures
- Stress-Induced Seizures
- Functional Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- F445: Conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Wolkiewicz typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lydia Wolkiewicz 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
Please contact Dr. Wolkiewicz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wolkiewicz accept my insurance?
Dr. Wolkiewicz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 926-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wolkiewicz accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Wolkiewicz in Chicago, 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. Wolkiewicz's office located?
Dr. Lydia Wolkiewicz's Primary Practice
259 E Erie St Ste 1900
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 926-2000
What is Dr. Wolkiewicz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wolkiewicz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962069179.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wolkiewicz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wolkiewicz
What is Dr. Lydia Wolkiewicz's specialty?
Dr. Wolkiewicz is a Epilepsy Specialist near Chicago, 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. Lydia Wolkiewicz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wolkiewicz is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee 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
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Is Lydia Wolkiewicz accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Lydia Wolkiewicz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lydia Wolkiewicz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wolkiewicz's office at (312) 926-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lydia Wolkiewicz?
Please contact Dr. Wolkiewicz's office at (312) 926-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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