Dr. Cemal Karakas, MD
Louisville, KY
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karakas, Epilepsy Specialist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Cemal Karakas, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Karakas is fluent in English and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karakas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karakas’s office at (502) 588-3650.
What languages does Dr. Karakas speak?
Dr. Karakas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Turkish
What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Karakas typically treat?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Karakas 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. Karakas. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Intractable Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Drug-Resistant Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Continuous Intractable Focal Seizures
- Refractory Complex Partial Status Epilepticus
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40211: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Karakas typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Cemal Karakas 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. Karakas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Karakas accept my insurance?
Dr. Karakas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 588-3650 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karakas accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Karakas in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
State of Kentucky
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Karakas' office located?
Dr. Cemal Karakas' Primary Practice
411 E Chestnut St # 6
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 588-3650
What is Dr. Karakas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karakas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831550243.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karakas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karakas
What is Dr. Cemal Karakas's specialty?
Dr. Karakas is a Epilepsy Specialist near Louisville, KY.
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. Cemal Karakas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karakas is affiliated with Calverthealth Medical Center, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Memorial Hospital And Health Care Center, Um Charles Regional 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 Cemal Karakas accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Cemal Karakas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cemal Karakas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karakas's office at (502) 588-3650 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cemal Karakas?
Please contact Dr. Karakas's office at (502) 588-3650 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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