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Who is Dr. Marcus, Pediatric Neurologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Lydia Marcus, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL. She is board certified. Dr. Marcus is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Marcus’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Marcus’s office at (205) 638-2551.
What languages does Dr. Marcus speak?
Dr. Marcus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Marcus treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Marcus 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. Marcus. 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.
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Absence Epilepsy
- Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epileptic Spasms
- Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Continuous Complex Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Status Epilepticus
- Prolonged Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-Resistant Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Continuous Intractable Focal Seizures
- Refractory Complex Partial Status Epilepticus
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- JME
- Impulsive petit mal
- Janus-Kaufmann syndrome
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Infantile spasms
- West syndrome
- Spasmodic seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40201: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40211: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40B09: Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40822: Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
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:
- Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
- Child Mental Health
- Heller's syndrome
- Disintegrative psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F843: Other childhood disintegrative disorder
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- MOG Antibody Disease
- MOGAD
- MOG-Associated Disease
- Myelin Antibody Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3781: Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neuromyelitis Optica
- Autoimmune Disease
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Neuromyelitis optica
- NMO', 'Devic's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G360: Neuromyelitis optica [Devic]
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Which procedures does Dr. Marcus perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lydia Marcus 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Marcus' office.
Does Dr. Marcus accept my insurance?
Dr. Marcus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 638-2551 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Marcus accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Marcus in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Employee Program
Public Education Employee Health Plan
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Marcus' office located?
What is Dr. Marcus's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Marcus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174968911.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Marcus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Marcus
What is Dr. Lydia Marcus's specialty?
Dr. Marcus is a Pediatric Neurologist near Birmingham, AL. 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. Contact Dr. Marcus to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lydia Marcus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Marcus is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Of Alabama. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Neurologist?
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Is Lydia Marcus accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Lydia Marcus is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lydia Marcus offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Marcus's office at (205) 638-2551 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lydia Marcus?
Please contact Dr. Marcus's office at (205) 638-2551 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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