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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. Dr. Mithal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mithal’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Mithal typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
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
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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Mithal typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Mithal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
State of Illinois
The Consociate Group
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
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.
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
When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
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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