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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vernon, Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Laura Vernon, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vernon is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vernon’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vernon’s office at (312) 227-3550.
What languages does Dr. Vernon speak?
Dr. Vernon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Vernon treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Vernon 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. Vernon. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Recurrent seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Spasms
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R258: Other abnormal involuntary movements
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Other Specific Brain Birth Defects
- Corpus Callosum Malformation
- Brain Malformations
- Various Congenital Brain Abnormalities
- Rare Brain Malformations
- Specific Brain Development Disorders
- Agenesis of Corpus Callosum
- ACC
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q048: Other specified congenital malformations of brain
- Q040: Congenital malformations of corpus callosum
Also known as:
- Other Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Unusual Neurological Symptoms
- Nerve Problems
- Brain and Nerve Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29818: Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Complex Seizures with Fever
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Complex Febrile Seizures
- Prolonged Fever Seizures
- Recurrent Febrile Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R5601: Complex febrile convulsions
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
Also known as:
- Other Muscle Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Various Muscle Conditions
- Uncommon Muscle Problems
- Specific Muscle Ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6289: Other specified disorders of muscle
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Which procedures does Dr. Vernon perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Vernon 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. Vernon's office.
Does Dr. Vernon accept my insurance?
Dr. Vernon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 227-3550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vernon accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Vernon in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
MedImpact
Molina
State of Illinois
Tria Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vernon's office located?
Dr. Laura Vernon's Primary Practice
225 E Chicago Ave # 51
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 227-3550
What is Dr. Vernon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vernon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578957676.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vernon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vernon
What is Dr. Laura Vernon's specialty?
Dr. Vernon is a Pediatric Neurologist near Chicago, IL. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Vernon to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Laura Vernon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vernon is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Silver Cross Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry 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 Laura Vernon accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Laura Vernon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Vernon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vernon's office at (312) 227-3550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Vernon?
Please contact Dr. Vernon's office at (312) 227-3550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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