23 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Urban, Epilepsy Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Urban?
Dr. Alexandra Urban, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Epilepsy Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Urban empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, Hospital Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Pittsburgh, PA community, Dr. Urban is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Urban go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy
Is Dr. Urban board certified as an Epilepsy Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Alexandra Urban, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Urban speak?
Dr. Urban and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
- Spanish
What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Urban typically treat?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Urban 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. Urban. 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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Urban typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Urban 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
Please contact Dr. Urban's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Urban accept my insurance?
Dr. Urban accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 692-4907 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Urban accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Urban in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of West Virginia
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Where is Dr. Urban's office located?
Dr. Alexandra Urban's Primary Practice
3471 5th Ave Ste 810
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 692-4907
What hospitals are Dr. Urban affiliated with?
Dr. Urban has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Urban's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Urban's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477748556.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Urban?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Urban