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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. Dr. Bicknese is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bicknese’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Bicknese typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
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
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Bicknese typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Bicknese 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
- Trigeminal Nerve Injection
- Facial Nerve Block
- Ophthalmic Nerve Block
- Maxillary Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
- 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)
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)
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Alliance (HAMP)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bicknese's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Bicknese affiliated with?
Dr. Bicknese has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
University of Illinois Hospital,Chicago, IL
University of Illinois Hospital,Chicago, IL
What is Dr. Bicknese's NPI number?A 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.
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 Dr. Alma Bicknese affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Dr. 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
When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. 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 Dr. Alma Bicknese?
Please contact Dr. Bicknese's office at (312) 996-7416 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Bicknese's office located?
Dr. Bicknese's offices are located in Chicago, IL and New Lenox, IL.
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