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Dr. Prakash Kotagal, MD

Dr. Prakash Kotagal, MD

Cleveland, OH

41 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Kotagal, Neurosurgeon in Cleveland, OH?

    Dr. Prakash Kotagal, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Kotagal graduated from Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Child Neurology; St Louis Univ Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Kotagal is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kotagal’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kotagal’s office at (800) 223-2273.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kotagal?

    Dr. Prakash Kotagal, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kotagal empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders, Sleep Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Cleveland/OH community, Dr. Kotagal is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Kotagal go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Child Neurology; St Louis Univ Hosp, Pediatrics | Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    • Medical School: Pondicherry University Jawaharlal Institute | Guru Gobind Singh Medical College | Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research

    Is Dr. Kotagal board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Prakash Kotagal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Kotagal speak?

    Dr. Kotagal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Kotagal treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Kotagal 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. Kotagal. 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:

    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Epilepsy
    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy
    • Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
    • Absence Epilepsy
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
    • Intractable Epilepsy
    • Focal Epilepsy
    • Absence Seizures
    • Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures
    • Recurrent seizures
    • Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
    • Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
    • Refractory Focal Epilepsy
    • Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
    • Refractory generalized seizures
    • Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
    • Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
    • Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
    • Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
    • Petit mal seizures
    • Absence seizures
    • Absence seizure disorder
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
    • Refractory focal seizures
    • Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
    • Generalized seizures
    • Grand mal seizures
    • Tonic-clonic seizures
    • Drug-resistant LGS
    • Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
    • Hard-to-treat LGS
    • Drug-resistant epilepsy
    • Refractory epilepsy
    • Hard-to-treat epilepsy
    • Partial Seizure Disorder
    • Localized Onset Epilepsy
    • Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
    • Absence epilepsy
    • Non-convulsive seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40804: Other epilepsy, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40A19: Absence epileptic syndrome, 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:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Does Dr. Kotagal accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kotagal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 223-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kotagal accept in Cleveland, OH?

    Dr. Kotagal in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medical Mutual

    • Medicare

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kotagal's office located?

    Dr. Prakash Kotagal's Primary Practice

    9500 Euclid Ave

    Cleveland, OH 44195

    (800) 223-2273

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    Dr. Prakash Kotagal's Practice 2

    1 Akron General Ave

    Akron, OH 44307

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    Dr. Prakash Kotagal's Practice 3

    11203 Stokes Blvd

    Cleveland, OH 44104

    (216) 444-2165

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    What is Dr. Kotagal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kotagal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053350983.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kotagal?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kotagal

    What is Dr. Prakash Kotagal's specialty?

    Dr. Kotagal is a Neurosurgeon near Cleveland, OH. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Kotagal to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Prakash Kotagal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Kotagal is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Prakash Kotagal accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Prakash Kotagal is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Prakash Kotagal offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kotagal's office at (800) 223-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Prakash Kotagal?

    Please contact Dr. Kotagal's office at (800) 223-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Prakash Kotagal have?

    Dr. Prakash Kotagal is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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