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Dr. Christopher Laganke, MD

Dr. Christopher Laganke, MD

Cullman, AL

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Laganke, Neurologist in Cullman, AL?

    Dr. Christopher Laganke, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Cullman, AL. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Laganke graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Uab. Dr. Laganke is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Laganke’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Laganke’s office at (256) 739-1210.

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

    • Fellowship: Uab

    • Residency: Uab

    • Medical School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine | Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Laganke board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Laganke, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Laganke speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Laganke typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Laganke 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. Laganke. 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:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease
    • RRMS
    • Relapsing MS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis
    • G35A: Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Selective IgG Subclass Deficiency
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Immunoglobulin G Subclass Deficiency
    • IgG Subclass Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D803: Selective deficiency of immunoglobulin G [IgG] subclasses

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis

    Also known as:

    • Migraine
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Demyelinating Disease of Central Nervous System
    • Degenerative Nerve Disease
    • CNS Demyelination
    • Nerve Sheath Damage in Brain/Spine
    • Myelin Loss Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G378: Other specified demyelinating diseases of central nervous system
    • G379: Demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Laganke typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Laganke performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Laganke. 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:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
    • Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity

    CPT Codes:

    • 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Implanted Pain Pump Reprogramming and Refill
    • Intrathecal pump refill
    • Epidural pump management
    • Pain pump adjustment
    • Implanted drug pump service

    CPT Codes:

    • 62369: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Laganke accept my insurance?

    Dr. Laganke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 739-1210 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Laganke accept in Cullman, AL?

    Dr. Laganke in Cullman, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Laganke's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Laganke's Primary Practice

    1809 Kress St

    Cullman, AL 35058

    (256) 739-1210

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

    Dr. Laganke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811931546.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Laganke?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Laganke's specialty?

    Dr. Laganke is a Neurologist near Cullman, AL.

    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. Christopher Laganke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Laganke is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital, Uab Hospital, North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo, Methodist University Hospital, Dekalb Regional Medical Center, Northside Hospital Cherokee 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 Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Christopher Laganke accepting new patients in Cullman, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Laganke is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Laganke offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Laganke's office at (256) 739-1210 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Laganke?

    Please contact Dr. Laganke's office at (256) 739-1210 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Laganke have?

    Dr. Christopher Laganke is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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