33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ivkov, Neurologist in Palos Heights, IL?
Where did Dr. Ivkov go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine; Univ Il Coll Of Med, Neurology; Univ Il Coll Of Med, Neurological Surgery | University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals | University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
Medical School: University Of Belgrade- Med Fak- Beograd- Serbia | University Of Belgrade | University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Ivkov board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Nestor Ivkov, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Ivkov speak?
Dr. Ivkov and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- German
- Russian
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Ivkov typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ivkov 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. Ivkov. 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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Ivkov typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nestor Ivkov 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. Ivkov's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ivkov accept my insurance?
Dr. Ivkov accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 361-0222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ivkov accept in Palos Heights, IL?
Dr. Ivkov in Palos Heights, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Ivkov's office located?
Dr. Nestor Ivkov's Primary Practice
11824 Southwest Hwy Ste 100
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 361-0222
What hospitals are Dr. Ivkov affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ivkov has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ivkov's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ivkov's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023028750.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ivkov?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ivkov
What is Dr. Nestor Ivkov's specialty?
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.