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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ordonez, Neurologist in Lakeland, FL?
Dr. Fausto Ordonez, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Lakeland, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ordonez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ordonez’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ordonez’s office.
What languages does Dr. Ordonez speak?
Dr. Ordonez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ordonez treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ordonez 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. Ordonez. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Brain Attack
- Brain Hypoxia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6782: Cerebral ischemia
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I63513: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of bilateral middle cerebral arteries
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Neurological signs
- Nerve problems
- Brain and nerve symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Slurred Speech
- Aphasia
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Unclear speech
- Mumbled speech
- Dysarthria
- Difficulty speaking
- Language impairment
- Loss of speech
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4781: Slurred speech
- R4701: Aphasia
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Coma
- Unconscious state
- Deep unconsciousness
- Persistent vegetative state
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4020: Unspecified coma
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
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:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Which procedures does Dr. Ordonez perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Fausto Ordonez 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. Ordonez's office.
Does Dr. Ordonez accept my insurance?
Dr. Ordonez 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. Ordonez accept in Lakeland, FL?
Dr. Ordonez in Lakeland, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Devoted Health
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ordonez's office located?
What is Dr. Ordonez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ordonez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255702809.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ordonez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ordonez
What is Dr. Fausto Ordonez's specialty?
Dr. Ordonez is a Neurologist near Lakeland, FL.
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. Ordonez to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Fausto Ordonez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ordonez is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center 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 Fausto Ordonez accepting new patients in Lakeland, FL?
Yes, Dr. Fausto Ordonez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fausto Ordonez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ordonez's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fausto Ordonez?
Please contact Dr. Ordonez's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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