23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pula, Neurologist in Evanston, IL?
Dr. John Pula, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Evanston, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years. Dr. Pula is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pula’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pula’s office at (224) 251-2020.
What languages does Dr. Pula speak?
Dr. Pula and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Pula typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Pula 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. Pula. 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:
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Optic Atrophy
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
- Optic Neuritis
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
- Optic neuropathy
- Wasting of the optic nerve
- Damaged optic nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
- H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
Also known as:
- Visual Field Defects
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Blind spots in vision
- Peripheral vision loss
- Vision field problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5340: Unspecified visual field defects
Also known as:
- Hidden Inward Eye Turn
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Esophoria
- Latent esotropia
- Hidden crossed eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5051: Esophoria
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Pula typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. John Pula 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. Pula's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pula accept my insurance?
Dr. Pula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (224) 251-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pula accept in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Pula in Evanston, IL 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Northshore University Healthsystem
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pula's office located?
What is Dr. Pula's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659573053.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pula?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pula
What is Dr. John Pula's specialty?
Dr. Pula is a Neurologist near Evanston, IL.
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.
Is this Dr. John Pula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pula is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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 a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is John Pula accepting new patients in Evanston, IL?
Yes, Dr. John Pula is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Pula offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pula's office at (224) 251-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Pula?
Please contact Dr. Pula's office at (224) 251-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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