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Who is Dr. Mithal, Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Divakar Mithal, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. He is board certified. Dr. Mithal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mithal’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mithal’s office at (312) 227-3550.
What languages does Dr. Mithal speak?
Dr. Mithal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mithal treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Mithal 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. Mithal. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Recurrent seizures
- Drug-resistant epilepsy
- Refractory epilepsy
- Hard-to-treat epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
- 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
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40804: Other epilepsy, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Other Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Unusual Neurological Symptoms
- Nerve Problems
- Brain and Nerve Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29818: Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Brain AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
- AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Cerebral AVM
- Brain Arteriovenous Malformation
- Brain Vascular Malformation
- Arteriovenous Malformation
- Vascular Malformation
- AVM
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q282: Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels
- Q2730: Arteriovenous malformation, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormality of Brain Blood Vessels
- Birth Defects
- Cerebral Vascular Malformations
- Congenital Brain Vessel Anomalies
- Brain Blood Vessel Defects
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q283: Other malformations of cerebral vessels
Also known as:
- Mitochondrial Metabolism Disorder
- MELAS Syndrome
- Mitochondrial Disease
- Metabolic Disorder
- Mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes
- Mitochondrial Metabolic Disease
- Energy Production Disorder
- Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy
- Lactic Acidosis and Stroke-like Episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8840: Mitochondrial metabolism disorder, unspecified
- E8841: MELAS syndrome
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:
- Moyamoya Disease
- Brain Malformations
- Genetic Brain Disorder
- Moyamoya disease
- Moyamoya Syndrome
- Progressive Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I675: Moyamoya disease
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:
- Hemangioma
- Benign Tumor
- Birthmarks
- Strawberry mark
- Vascular birthmark
- Benign vascular tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D1800: Hemangioma unspecified site
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Brain or Spinal Cord Scan
- Unusual CNS imaging results
- Other neurological scan abnormalities
- Brain imaging findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9089: Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Which procedures does Dr. Mithal perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Divakar Mithal 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. Mithal's office.
Does Dr. Mithal accept my insurance?
Dr. Mithal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 227-3550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mithal accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Mithal in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advocate Health Care
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mithal's office located?
What is Dr. Mithal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mithal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992122410.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mithal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mithal
What is Dr. Divakar Mithal's specialty?
Dr. Mithal is a Pediatric Neurologist near Chicago, IL. 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. Mithal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Divakar Mithal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Mithal is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago. 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 Divakar Mithal accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Divakar Mithal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Divakar Mithal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mithal's office at (312) 227-3550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Divakar Mithal?
Please contact Dr. Mithal's office at (312) 227-3550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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