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41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Olejniczak, Neurologist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Piotr Olejniczak, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Olejniczak graduated from Akademia Medyczna and completed his residency at La State Univ Sch Of Med, Neurology; Univ Of Ky Hosp, Internal Medicine; University Hosp, Inc, Neurology. Dr. Olejniczak is fluent in English, German, Polish, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Olejniczak’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Olejniczak’s office at (504) 412-1517.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Olejniczak?
Dr. Piotr Olejniczak, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Olejniczak empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Orleans, LA community, Dr. Olejniczak is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Olejniczak go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La State Univ Sch Of Med, Neurology; Univ Of Ky Hosp, Internal Medicine; University Hosp, Inc, Neurology | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Medical School: Akademia Med We Wroclawiu Im Piastow Slaskich- Wroclaw- Poland | Akademia Medyczna | Collegium Medicum im. Ludwika Rydygiera
Is Dr. Olejniczak board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Piotr Olejniczak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Olejniczak speak?
Dr. Olejniczak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Polish
Russian
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Olejniczak typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Olejniczak 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. Olejniczak. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Olejniczak typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Piotr Olejniczak 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. Olejniczak's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Olejniczak accept my insurance?
Dr. Olejniczak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 412-1517 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Olejniczak accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Olejniczak in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CMS
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Louisiana
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Where is Dr. Olejniczak's office located?
Dr. Piotr Olejniczak's Primary Practice
2832 Burdette St
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 412-1517
What is Dr. Olejniczak's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Olejniczak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942221965.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Olejniczak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Olejniczak
What is Dr. Piotr Olejniczak's specialty?
Dr. Olejniczak is a Neurologist near New Orleans, LA.
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. Piotr Olejniczak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Olejniczak is affiliated with West Jefferson 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 Piotr Olejniczak accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Piotr Olejniczak is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Piotr Olejniczak offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Olejniczak's office at (504) 412-1517 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Piotr Olejniczak?
Please contact Dr. Olejniczak's office at (504) 412-1517 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Piotr Olejniczak have?
Dr. Piotr Olejniczak is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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