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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tochen, Pediatric Neurologist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Laura Tochen, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. Dr. Tochen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tochen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tochen’s office at (202) 476-2120.
What languages does Dr. Tochen speak?
Dr. Tochen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Tochen typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Tochen 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. Tochen. 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:
- Tourette Syndrome
- Other Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Tourette's
- Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Spasms
ICD-10 Codes:
- F952: Tourette's disorder
- R258: Other abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Temporary Tic Disorder
- Movement Disorder
- Transient Motor Tic
- Transient Vocal Tic
- Short-Term Tic Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F950: Transient tic disorder
Also known as:
- Genetic Risk for Other Disease
- Hereditary Disease Risk
- Increased Risk of Inherited Conditions
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1589: Genetic susceptibility to other disease
Also known as:
- Dystonia
- Muscle Spasm Disorder
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions
- Movement Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G249: Dystonia, unspecified
- G248: Other dystonia
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Tochen typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Tochen 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. Tochen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tochen accept my insurance?
Dr. Tochen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 476-2120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tochen accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Tochen in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tochen's office located?
Dr. Laura Tochen's Primary Practice
111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 476-2120
What is Dr. Tochen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tochen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619107653.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tochen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tochen
What is Dr. Laura Tochen's specialty?
Dr. Tochen is a Pediatric Neurologist near Washington, DC.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages.
Is this Dr. Laura Tochen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tochen is affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Calverthealth 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 a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Laura Tochen accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Laura Tochen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Tochen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tochen's office at (202) 476-2120 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Tochen?
Please contact Dr. Tochen's office at (202) 476-2120 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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