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Dr. Hector Lalama, MD
Coral Gables, FL
Accepting patients
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. He is board certified. 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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H538: Other visual disturbances
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Concussion
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Bell's Palsy
- Idiopathic Facial Paralysis
- Acute Facial Paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G510: Bell's palsy
Also known as:
- Left Hemifacial Spasm
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Left Facial Twitch
- Left Facial Muscle Spasm
- Left Side Facial Tic
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5132: Clonic hemifacial spasm, left
Also known as:
- Unsteady Walking (Ataxia)
- Walking Problems
- Ataxia
- Clumsy Walking
- Impaired Balance While Walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R260: Ataxic gait
Which procedures does Dr. Lalama perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Hector Lalama 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. Lalama's office.
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
All Other Third Party
AvMed Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Medicare
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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?
No, Lalama is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 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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