40 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Pediatric Neurologist in Columbia, MO?
Dr. Nitin Patel, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MO with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (417) 823-2900.
Where did Dr. Patel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Rani Durgavati Vishwavidhyalaya / Medical College
Is Dr. Patel board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Nitin Patel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Hindi
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Patel typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Patel typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nitin Patel 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. Patel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (417) 823-2900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Columbia, MO?
Dr. Patel in Columbia, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Other Health Care Provider
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
Dr. Nitin Patel also offers virtual visits
Dr. Nitin Patel's Primary Practice
1100 Club Village Dr Ste 102
Columbia, MO 65203
(417) 823-2900
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144267865.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Nitin Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Pediatric Neurologist near Columbia, MO.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Nitin Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Springfield Memorial Hospital, Unitypoint Health - Trinity Rock Island, Decatur Memorial 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
When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Nitin Patel accepting new patients in Columbia, MO?
Yes, Dr. Nitin Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nitin Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (417) 823-2900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nitin Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (417) 823-2900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nitin Patel have?
Dr. Nitin Patel is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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