
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lake, Neurosurgeon in Beloit, WI?
Dr. Wendell Lake, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Beloit, WI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lake is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lake’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lake’s office at (608) 263-1530.
What languages does Dr. Lake speak?
Dr. Lake and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Lake typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Lake 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. Lake. 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:
- Neurostimulator Management
- Nerve Stimulator Adjustment
- Implantable Neurostimulator Care
- Deep Brain Stimulator Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4542: Encounter for adjustment and management of neurostimulator
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus
- NPH
- Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
ICD-10 Codes:
- G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device
- CSF Shunt
- Ventricular Shunt
- Hydrocephalus Device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z982: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Lake typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Lake 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. Lake. 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:
- Brain Neurostimulator Device Placement
- Cranial neurostimulator insertion
- Deep brain stimulation device placement
- Brain pacemaker implantation
- Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement
CPT Codes:
- 61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array
Also known as:
- Replacement of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Generator
- Cranial Neurostimulator Replacement
- Deep Brain Stimulator Battery Change
- Brain Stimulator Generator Exchange
- Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 61886: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays
Also known as:
- Implantable Pain Pump Placement
- Intrathecal Drug Pump Implantation
- Epidural Drug Pump Placement
- Programmable Pain Pump Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 62362: Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion; programmable pump, including preparation of pump, with or without programming
Does Dr. Lake accept my insurance?
Dr. Lake accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (608) 263-1530 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lake accept in Beloit, WI?
Dr. Lake in Beloit, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Ascension Health
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Wisconsin
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lake's office located?
What is Dr. Lake's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lake's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669672192.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lake?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lake
What is Dr. Wendell Lake's specialty?
Dr. Lake is a Neurosurgeon near Beloit, WI.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.
Is this Dr. Wendell Lake affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lake is affiliated with Uw Health University Hospital, Southwest Health Center, Beloit Memorial Hospital 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 Wendell Lake accepting new patients in Beloit, WI?
Yes, Dr. Wendell Lake is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wendell Lake offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lake's office at (608) 263-1530 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wendell Lake?
Please contact Dr. Lake's office at (608) 263-1530 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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