Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lafaver, Neurologist in Albany, NY?
Dr. Kathrin Lafaver, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Lafaver is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lafaver’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lafaver’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lafaver?
Dr. Kathrin Lafaver, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lafaver empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Albany/NY community, Dr. Lafaver is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Lafaver board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Kathrin Lafaver, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Lafaver speak?
Dr. Lafaver and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lafaver treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Lafaver 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. Lafaver. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Persistent migraine with aura
- Daily classic migraine
- Transformed migraine with aura
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43E09: Chronic migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- Parkinsonism
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods', 'Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Which procedures does Dr. Lafaver perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kathrin Lafaver 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. Lafaver's office.
Does Dr. Lafaver accept my insurance?
Dr. Lafaver accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lafaver accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Lafaver in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CDPHP
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthNow New York
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lafaver's office located?
What is Dr. Lafaver's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lafaver's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528188836.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lafaver?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lafaver
What is Dr. Kathrin Lafaver's specialty?
Dr. Lafaver is a Neurologist near Albany, NY.
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.
Contact Dr. Lafaver to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kathrin Lafaver affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lafaver is affiliated with Saratoga 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
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Is Kathrin Lafaver accepting new patients in Albany, NY?
Yes, Dr. Kathrin Lafaver is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathrin Lafaver offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lafaver's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathrin Lafaver?
Please contact Dr. Lafaver's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kathrin Lafaver have?
Dr. Kathrin Lafaver is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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