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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lei, Neurologist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Hong Lei, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Lei is fluent in English, Chinese, and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lei’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lei’s office at (520) 694-8888.
Is Dr. Lei board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Hong Lei, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Lei speak?
Dr. Lei and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Japanese
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Lei typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Lei 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. Lei. 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:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Orofacial Dystonia
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
- Facial Muscle Spasms
- Jaw Dystonia
- Mouth Dystonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
- G244: Idiopathic orofacial dystonia
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- G245: Blepharospasm
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Lei typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Lei 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. Lei. 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:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
- Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
- Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
- Botox for Trunk Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Trunk Muscle Nerve Block (Multiple Muscles)
- Chemodenervation
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Trunk)
- Chemical Nerve Block for Trunk Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 64647: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 6 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
- Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity
CPT Codes:
- 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Lei accept my insurance?
Dr. Lei accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 694-8888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lei accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Lei in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lei's office located?
What is Dr. Lei's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487780284.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lei?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lei
What is Dr. Hong Lei's specialty?
Dr. Lei is a Neurologist near Tucson, AZ.
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. Hong Lei affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lei is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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 Hong Lei accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Hong Lei is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hong Lei offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lei's office at (520) 694-8888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hong Lei?
Please contact Dr. Lei's office at (520) 694-8888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hong Lei have?
Dr. Hong Lei is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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