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Who is Dr. Vanhook, Neurologist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Colin Vanhook is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Vanhook is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vanhook’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vanhook’s office at (504) 842-3980.
What languages does Dr. Vanhook speak?
Dr. Vanhook and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vanhook treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Vanhook 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. Vanhook. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- 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
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor 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
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Which procedures does Dr. Vanhook perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Colin Vanhook 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. Vanhook's office.
Does Dr. Vanhook accept my insurance?
Dr. Vanhook accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-3980 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vanhook accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Vanhook in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vanhook's office located?
Dr. Colin Vanhook's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-3980
What is Dr. Vanhook's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vanhook's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831484153.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vanhook?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vanhook
What is Dr. Colin Vanhook's specialty?
Dr. Vanhook is a Neurologist near New Orleans, LA.
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. Vanhook to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Colin Vanhook affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vanhook is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, St. Tammany Parish 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 Colin Vanhook accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Colin Vanhook is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Colin Vanhook offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vanhook's office at (504) 842-3980 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Colin Vanhook?
Please contact Dr. Vanhook's office at (504) 842-3980 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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