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Dr. Muhammet Furkan Yilmaz, MD
Neurologist
,Neurocritical Care Specialist
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
Durham, NC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yilmaz, Neurologist in Durham, NC?
Dr. Muhammet Furkan Yilmaz, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Durham, NC. Dr. Yilmaz is fluent in English and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yilmaz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yilmaz’s office at (276) 258-3733.
What languages does Dr. Yilmaz speak?
Dr. Yilmaz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Turkish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Yilmaz typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Yilmaz 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. Yilmaz. 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 General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Family History of Heart Disease
- Family History
- Heart Disease
- Hereditary heart disease risk
- Genetic predisposition to heart problems
- Heart conditions in the family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8249: Family history of ischemic heart disease and other diseases of the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Yilmaz typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Muhammet Furkan Yilmaz 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. Yilmaz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yilmaz accept my insurance?
Dr. Yilmaz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (276) 258-3733 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yilmaz accept in Durham, NC?
Dr. Yilmaz in Durham, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareSource
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yilmaz's office located?
Dr. Muhammet Furkan Yilmaz's Primary Practice
2301 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(276) 258-3733
What is Dr. Yilmaz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yilmaz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225408859.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yilmaz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yilmaz
What is Dr. Muhammet Furkan Yilmaz's specialty?
Dr. Yilmaz is a Neurologist near Durham, NC.
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. Muhammet Furkan Yilmaz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yilmaz is affiliated with Duke University Hospital 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a 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 Muhammet Furkan Yilmaz accepting new patients in Durham, NC?
Yes, Dr. Muhammet Furkan Yilmaz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Muhammet Furkan Yilmaz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yilmaz's office at (276) 258-3733 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Muhammet Furkan Yilmaz?
Please contact Dr. Yilmaz's office at (276) 258-3733 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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