Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ortega, Neurologist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Erik Ortega, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Ortega graduated from RAYMOND & RUTH PERELMAN SCH OF MED AT UNIV OF PA and completed his residency at Barrow Neurological Institute. Dr. Ortega is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ortega’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ortega’s office at (602) 406-6262.
Where did Dr. Ortega go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia PA | (Neurology), THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Residency: Barrow Neurological Institute | St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix
Medical School: RAYMOND & RUTH PERELMAN SCH OF MED AT UNIV OF PA | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Ortega board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Erik Ortega, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Ortega speak?
Dr. Ortega and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ortega treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ortega 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. Ortega. 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:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- CMT Disease
- Hereditary Motor Sensory Neuropathy
- Peroneal Muscular Atrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G600: Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pain
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
- Neuralgia
- Neuritis
- Nerve inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
- M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Myotonic Dystrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myotonic dystrophy
- DM', 'Steinert's Disease
- Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy
- MD
- Muscle wasting disease
- Progressive muscle weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7111: Myotonic muscular dystrophy
- G7109: Other specified muscular dystrophies
Also known as:
- Polymyositis
- Myositis
- Inflammatory myopathy
- Idiopathic polymyositis
- Muscle inflammation
- Muscle pain and inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3320: Polymyositis, organ involvement unspecified
- M609: Myositis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- Immune Myopathy
- Inflammatory Muscle Disease
- Autoimmune Myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7249: Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
Also known as:
- Other Skin Sensation Problems
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Abnormal Skin Sensations
- Unusual Skin Feelings
- Disturbed Skin Sensation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R208: Other disturbances of skin sensation
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ortega perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Erik Ortega 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. Ortega's office.
Does Dr. Ortega accept my insurance?
Dr. Ortega accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 406-6262 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ortega accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Ortega in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Community Care Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ortega's office located?
Dr. Erik Ortega's Primary Practice
500 W Thomas Rd Ste 680
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 406-6262
What is Dr. Ortega's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ortega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952508186.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ortega?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ortega
What is Dr. Erik Ortega's specialty?
Dr. Ortega is a Neurologist near Phoenix, AZ.
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. Ortega to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Erik Ortega affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ortega is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center - Phoenix, Az 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 Erik Ortega accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Erik Ortega is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erik Ortega offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ortega's office at (602) 406-6262 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erik Ortega?
Please contact Dr. Ortega's office at (602) 406-6262 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Erik Ortega have?
Dr. Erik Ortega is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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