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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brandes, Neurologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Lauren Brandes, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Brandes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brandes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brandes’s office at (312) 942-2890.
What languages does Dr. Brandes speak?
Dr. Brandes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Brandes treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Brandes 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. Brandes. 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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Demyelinating Disease of Central Nervous System
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- CNS Demyelination
- Nerve Sheath Damage in Brain/Spine
- Myelin Loss Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G379: Demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
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:
- Myelitis
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Spinal Cord Inflammation
- Transverse Myelitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G0491: Myelitis, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Unspecified White Matter Disease
- White matter changes in brain
- Brain white matter abnormality
- Leukoencephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9082: White matter disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic Neuritis
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
Also known as:
- Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
- Encephalitis
- Encephalomyelitis
- Brain Swelling
- Spinal Cord Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G0481: Other encephalitis and encephalomyelitis
Which procedures does Dr. Brandes perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lauren Brandes 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. Brandes' office.
Does Dr. Brandes accept my insurance?
Dr. Brandes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 942-2890 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brandes accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Brandes in Brooklyn, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Humana
Medicare
MetroPlus
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Brandes' office located?
What is Dr. Brandes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brandes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396190203.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brandes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brandes
What is Dr. Lauren Brandes's specialty?
Dr. Brandes is a Neurologist near Brooklyn, 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. Brandes to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lauren Brandes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brandes is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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 Lauren Brandes accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Brandes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Brandes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brandes's office at (312) 942-2890 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Brandes?
Please contact Dr. Brandes's office at (312) 942-2890 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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