Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fields, Epilepsy Specialist in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Ronald Fields, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fields graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Fields is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fields’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fields’s office at (816) 960-7600.
Where did Dr. Fields go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Is Dr. Fields board certified as an Epilepsy Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ronald Fields, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Fields speak?
Dr. Fields and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Fields typically treat?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Fields 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. Fields. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Fields typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Fields 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. Fields' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fields accept my insurance?
Dr. Fields accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 960-7600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fields accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Fields in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fields' office located?
Dr. Ronald Fields' Primary Practice
4400 Broadway Blvd Ste 520
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 960-7600
What is Dr. Fields's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376675678.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fields?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fields
What is Dr. Ronald Fields's specialty?
Dr. Fields is a Epilepsy Specialist near Kansas City, MO.
What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?
Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient.
Is this Dr. Ronald Fields affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fields is affiliated with Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, Adventhealth Shawnee Mission, Saint Luke's East Hospital, Saint Luke's South Hospital, Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph - Medical Center 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
When to see an Epilepsy Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ronald Fields accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Ronald Fields is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ronald Fields offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fields's office at (816) 960-7600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ronald Fields?
Please contact Dr. Fields's office at (816) 960-7600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ronald Fields have?
Dr. Ronald Fields is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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