Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vargas Vives, Neurologist in Atlanta, GA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vargas Vives?
Dr. Diana Vargas Vives, 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. Vargas Vives empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuro-Immunology, Neuromyelitis Optica (Devic's Disease), Neurosarcoidosis, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Atlanta, GA community, Dr. Vargas Vives is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Vargas Vives board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Diana Vargas Vives, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Vargas Vives speak?
Dr. Vargas Vives and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Vargas Vives typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Vargas Vives 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. Vargas Vives. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Sarcoidosis Affecting Other Body Parts
- Sarcoidosis
- Extrapulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Systemic Sarcoidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D8689: Sarcoidosis of other sites
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
- Encephalitis
- Encephalomyelitis
- Brain Swelling
- Spinal Cord Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G0481: Other encephalitis and encephalomyelitis
Also known as:
- Neuromyelitis Optica
- Autoimmune Disease
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Neuromyelitis optica
- NMO
- Devic's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G360: Neuromyelitis optica [Devic]
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Vargas Vives typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Diana Vargas Vives 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. Vargas Vives' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vargas Vives accept my insurance?
Dr. Vargas Vives accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vargas Vives accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Vargas Vives in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vargas Vives' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Vargas Vives affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Vargas Vives has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Vargas Vives's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vargas Vives's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770786584.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vargas Vives?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vargas Vives
What is Dr. Diana Vargas Vives'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.