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Dr. Hector Lalama, MD
Coral Gables, FL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lalama, Neurologist in Coral Gables, FL?
Dr. Hector Lalama, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Coral Gables, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lalama graduated from American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine. Dr. Lalama is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lalama’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lalama’s office at (305) 448-9797.
Where did Dr. Lalama go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lalama speak?
Dr. Lalama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lalama treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Lalama 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. Lalama. 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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinsonism
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- G245: Blepharospasm
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6350: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of unspecified cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spastic Hemiplegia
- Paralysis
- Stiff paralysis on one side
- Spastic one-sided paralysis
- Hemiparesis with spasticity
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
What procedures does Dr. Lalama perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Lalama 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. Lalama. 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:
- 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:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Does Dr. Lalama accept my insurance?
Dr. Lalama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 448-9797 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lalama accept in Coral Gables, FL?
Dr. Lalama in Coral Gables, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AvMed Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Medicare
Memphis Light, Gas and Water
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Lalama's office located?
Dr. Hector Lalama's Primary Practice
801 Santiago St
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 448-9797
What is Dr. Lalama's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lalama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992773246.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lalama?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lalama
What is Dr. Hector Lalama's specialty?
Dr. Lalama is a Neurologist near Coral Gables, FL.
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.
Contact Dr. Lalama to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Hector Lalama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lalama is affiliated with Baptist Hospital of Miami, Baptist Health South Miami 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
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Is Hector Lalama accepting new patients in Coral Gables, FL?
Yes, Dr. Hector Lalama is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hector Lalama offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lalama's office at (305) 448-9797 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hector Lalama?
Please contact Dr. Lalama's office at (305) 448-9797 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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