Who is Dr. Tornes, Neurologist in Miami, FL?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tornes?
Dr. Leticia Tornes, 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. Tornes empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, Neurophysiology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Miami, FL community, Dr. Tornes is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Tornes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami
Residency: Richard Isaacson, MD
Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Is Dr. Tornes board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Leticia Tornes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Tornes speak?
Dr. Tornes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Tornes typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Tornes 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. Tornes. 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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Myositis
- Muscle inflammation
- Inflammatory myopathy
- Muscle pain and weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6089: Other myositis, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Conversion Disorder
- Mental Disorder
- Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder
- Psychosomatic Motor Symptoms
- Stress-Induced Paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F444: Conversion disorder with motor symptom or deficit
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Tornes typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Leticia Tornes 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. Tornes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tornes accept my insurance?
Dr. Tornes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 243-3100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tornes accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Tornes in Miami, FL 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
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna
CMS
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Tornes' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Tornes affiliated with?
Dr. Tornes has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tornes's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tornes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922201623.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tornes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tornes
What is Dr. Leticia Tornes'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.