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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amarakone, Neurologist in Belleville, IL?
Dr. Aloka Amarakone, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Belleville, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Amarakone is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amarakone’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amarakone’s office.
Is Dr. Amarakone board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Aloka Amarakone, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Amarakone speak?
Dr. Amarakone and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Amarakone treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Amarakone 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. Amarakone. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Blood Clot in Brain
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
- I6340: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of unspecified cerebral artery
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Toxic brain damage
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Amarakone perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Aloka Amarakone 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. Amarakone's office.
Does Dr. Amarakone accept my insurance?
Dr. Amarakone accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amarakone accept in Belleville, IL?
Dr. Amarakone in Belleville, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Iowa
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Amarakone's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Patients give Dr. Aloka Amarakone an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Amarakone has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Amarakone, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Amarakone's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amarakone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407051329.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amarakone?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amarakone
What is Dr. Aloka Amarakone's specialty?
Dr. Amarakone is a Neurologist near Belleville, IL.
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.
Contact Dr. Amarakone to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Aloka Amarakone affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amarakone is affiliated with Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Aloka Amarakone accepting new patients in Belleville, IL?
Yes, Dr. Aloka Amarakone is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aloka Amarakone offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amarakone's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aloka Amarakone?
Please contact Dr. Amarakone's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Aloka Amarakone have?
Dr. Aloka Amarakone is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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