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. 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 as a 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:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
- CMT Disease
- Hereditary Motor Sensory Neuropathy
- Peroneal Muscular Atrophy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
- G600: Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
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:
- 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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia 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:
- Inflammatory Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- Immune Myopathy
- Inflammatory Muscle Disease
- Autoimmune Myopathy
- Muscle disease
- Muscle weakness
- Myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7249: Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified
- G729: Myopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
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:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
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:
- Polymyositis
- Myositis
- Inflammatory myopathy
- Idiopathic polymyositis
- Muscle inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3320: Polymyositis, organ involvement unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Ortega perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ortega performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy
- Multiple Punch Biopsies
- Second Skin Biopsy
- Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Easy Choice Health Plan
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Ortega's office located?
Dr. Erik Ortega's Primary Practice
240 W Thomas Rd Ste 400
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, Banner Casa Grande Medical Center, HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Flagstaff Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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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