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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. Dr. Marcus is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. 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 a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Marcus typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- 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
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
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
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Marcus typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Marcus' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Public Education Employee Health Plan
State of Alabama
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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. 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
When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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