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Who is Dr. Boppana, Neurologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Prashanthi Boppana, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Boppana is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Boppana’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Boppana’s office at (847) 294-5490.
Is Dr. Boppana board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Prashanthi Boppana, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Boppana speak?
Dr. Boppana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Telugu
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Boppana typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Boppana 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. Boppana. 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:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Athetoid Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy
- CP with involuntary movements
- Athetosis CP
ICD-10 Codes:
- G803: Athetoid cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Boppana typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Prashanthi Boppana 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. Boppana's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Boppana accept my insurance?
Dr. Boppana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 294-5490 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Boppana accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Boppana in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Boppana's office located?
Dr. Prashanthi Boppana's Primary Practice
836 W Wellington Ave Ste G346
Chicago, IL 60657
(847) 294-5490
What is Dr. Boppana's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Boppana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588630727.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Boppana?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Boppana
What is Dr. Prashanthi Boppana's specialty?
Dr. Boppana is a Neurologist near Chicago, IL.
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. Prashanthi Boppana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Boppana is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Advocate Condell Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee 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 Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Prashanthi Boppana accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Prashanthi Boppana is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prashanthi Boppana offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Boppana's office at (847) 294-5490 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prashanthi Boppana?
Please contact Dr. Boppana's office at (847) 294-5490 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Prashanthi Boppana have?
Dr. Prashanthi Boppana is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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