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Who is Dr. Lightner, Pediatric Neurologist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Donita Lightner, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Lightner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lightner’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lightner’s office at (859) 323-1000.
Is Dr. Lightner board certified in Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Donita Lightner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Lightner speak?
Dr. Lightner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lightner treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Lightner 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. Lightner. 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:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neurofibromatosis type 1
- Neurofibromatosis type 2
- NF1
- Von Recklinghausen disease
- Peripheral neurofibromatosis
- NF', 'Genetic nerve disorder', 'Von Recklinghausen's disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8501: Neurofibromatosis, type 1
- Q8500: Neurofibromatosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
- Tuberous Sclerosis
- Tuberous sclerosis complex
- TSC', 'Bourneville's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q851: Tuberous sclerosis
Also known as:
- Cafe-au-lait Spots
- Birthmarks
- CALMs
- Coffee-with-Milk Spots
- Light Brown Birthmarks
ICD-10 Codes:
- L813: Cafe au lait spots
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Spasms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R258: Other abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Which procedures does Dr. Lightner perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Donita Lightner 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. Lightner's office.
Does Dr. Lightner accept my insurance?
Dr. Lightner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 323-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lightner accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Lightner in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lightner's office located?
Dr. Donita Lightner's Primary Practice
2400 Greatstone Pt
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 323-1000
What is Dr. Lightner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lightner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477683191.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lightner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lightner
What is Dr. Donita Lightner's specialty?
Dr. Lightner is a Pediatric Neurologist near Lexington, KY. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Lightner to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Donita Lightner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lightner is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uk Albert B. Chandler Hospital - Pavilion H. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Donita Lightner accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Donita Lightner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Donita Lightner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lightner's office at (859) 323-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Donita Lightner?
Please contact Dr. Lightner's office at (859) 323-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Donita Lightner have?
Dr. Donita Lightner is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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