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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lal, Neurologist in Branford, CT?
Dr. Bindu Lal, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Branford, CT with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Lal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lal’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lal’s office at (203) 483-2630.
Is Dr. Lal board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Bindu Lal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Lal speak?
Dr. Lal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Lal typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Lal 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. Lal. 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:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Depression
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Severe major depression
- Severe depressive episode
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F322: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder with Hypomania
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar with mild mania
- Hypomanic bipolar
- Bipolar II disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F310: Bipolar disorder, current episode hypomanic
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Lal typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Bindu Lal 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. Lal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lal accept my insurance?
Dr. Lal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 483-2630 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lal accept in Branford, CT?
Dr. Lal in Branford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Connecticut
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lal's office located?
What is Dr. Lal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598935389.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lal
What is Dr. Bindu Lal's specialty?
Dr. Lal is a Neurologist near Branford, CT.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Bindu Lal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lal is affiliated with Uconn Health Waterbury Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Bindu Lal accepting new patients in Branford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Bindu Lal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bindu Lal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lal's office at (203) 483-2630 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bindu Lal?
Please contact Dr. Lal's office at (203) 483-2630 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bindu Lal have?
Dr. Bindu Lal is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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