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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ressa, Neurologist in North Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Nicholas Ressa, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in North Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ressa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ressa’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ressa’s office at (928) 537-4375.
What languages does Dr. Ressa speak?
Dr. Ressa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ressa treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ressa 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. Ressa. 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6350: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of unspecified cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Brain Dysfunction
- Brain Condition
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9349: Other encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Clot Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6300: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of unspecified precerebral artery
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Slurred Speech
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Unclear speech
- Mumbled speech
- Dysarthria
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4781: Slurred speech
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Facial Weakness
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Facial Paralysis', 'Facial Droop', 'Weakness in Face', 'Bell's Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29810: Facial 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:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Which procedures does Dr. Ressa perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nicholas Ressa 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. Ressa's office.
Does Dr. Ressa accept my insurance?
Dr. Ressa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (928) 537-4375 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ressa accept in North Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Ressa in North Kansas City, MO 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 Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ressa's office located?
Dr. Nicholas Ressa's Primary Practice
2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 1235
North Kansas City, MO 64116
(928) 537-4375
What is Dr. Ressa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ressa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366974867.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ressa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ressa
What is Dr. Nicholas Ressa's specialty?
Dr. Ressa is a Neurologist near North Kansas City, MO.
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. Ressa to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nicholas Ressa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ressa is affiliated with Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Baptist Health Hardin, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital, Concord Hospital – Laconia, Piedmont Henry 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 Nicholas Ressa accepting new patients in North Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Ressa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Ressa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ressa's office at (928) 537-4375 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Ressa?
Please contact Dr. Ressa's office at (928) 537-4375 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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