Who is Dr. Alcantara Lima, Neurologist in Pittsburgh, PA?
What languages does Dr. Alcantara Lima speak?
Dr. Alcantara Lima and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Alcantara Lima typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Alcantara Lima 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. Alcantara Lima. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Alcantara Lima typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Alcantara Lima 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. Alcantara Lima's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alcantara Lima accept my insurance?
Dr. Alcantara Lima accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 359-4971 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alcantara Lima accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Alcantara Lima in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
Risant Health
State of Pennsylvania
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Where is Dr. Alcantara Lima's office located?
Dr. Arthur Alcantara Lima's Primary Practice
1000 Bower Hill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 359-4971
What hospitals are Dr. Alcantara Lima affiliated with?
Dr. Alcantara Lima has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Alcantara Lima's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alcantara Lima's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699296665.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alcantara Lima?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alcantara Lima
What is Dr. Arthur Alcantara Lima's specialty?
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.