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Who is Dr. Bicknese, Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Alma Bicknese, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Bicknese is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bicknese’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bicknese’s office at (312) 996-7416.
What languages does Dr. Bicknese speak?
Dr. Bicknese and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bicknese treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Bicknese 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. Bicknese. 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:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Migraine with Aura
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Common Migraine
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Brain or Spinal Cord Scan
- Unusual CNS imaging results
- Other neurological scan abnormalities
- Brain imaging findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9089: Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Spasms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R258: Other abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Headache
- Nerve Pain in Back of Head
- Occipital Nerve Pain
- Neuralgia of the Head
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5481: Occipital neuralgia
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Bicknese perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alma Bicknese 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bicknese's office.
Does Dr. Bicknese accept my insurance?
Dr. Bicknese accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 996-7416 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bicknese accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Bicknese in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Alliance (HAMP)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Molina
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bicknese's office located?
What is Dr. Bicknese's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bicknese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083622955.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bicknese?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bicknese
What is Dr. Alma Bicknese's specialty?
Dr. Bicknese is a Pediatric Neurologist near Chicago, IL. 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. Contact Dr. Bicknese to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alma Bicknese affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bicknese is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University of Illinois 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
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Is Alma Bicknese accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Alma Bicknese is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alma Bicknese offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bicknese's office at (312) 996-7416 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alma Bicknese?
Please contact Dr. Bicknese's office at (312) 996-7416 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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