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Who is Dr. Letort, Neurologist in Jackson, MS?
Dr. Derek Letort, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Jackson, MS with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Letort is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Letort’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Letort’s office.
Where did Dr. Letort go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of Ms Sch Of Medicine
Is Dr. Letort board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Derek Letort, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Letort speak?
Dr. Letort and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Letort treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Letort 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. Letort. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods', 'Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Younger-Onset Alzheimer's', 'Early Alzheimer's
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G300: Alzheimer's disease with early onset
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
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:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Which procedures does Dr. Letort perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Derek Letort 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. Letort's office.
Does Dr. Letort accept my insurance?
Dr. Letort 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. Letort accept in Jackson, MS?
Dr. Letort in Jackson, MS 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 Mississippi
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Letort's office located?
What is Dr. Letort's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Letort's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023202272.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Letort?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Letort
What is Dr. Derek Letort's specialty?
Dr. Letort is a Neurologist near Jackson, MS.
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. Letort to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Derek Letort affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Letort is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Derek Letort accepting new patients in Jackson, MS?
Yes, Dr. Derek Letort is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Letort offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Letort's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Letort?
Please contact Dr. Letort's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Derek Letort have?
Dr. Derek Letort is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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