Dr. Daniel G. Di Garbin Di Luca, MD, MSc is a neurologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Daniel G. Di Garbin Di Luca, MD, MSc is affiliated with WashU Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital, BJC HealthCare, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) and WashU Medicine.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
WashU Medicine
WashU Medicine
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.
DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.
Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.
The top procedures that Dr. Daniel G. Di Garbin Di Luca, MD, MSc treated as a neurologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel G. Di Garbin Di Luca, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 108 |
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| hospital care | 15 |
| inpatient care | 15 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel G. Di Garbin Di Luca, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniel G. Di Garbin Di Luca, MD, MSc treated as a neurologist in Saint Louis, MO were hospital care and inpatient care.
| doctor visit | 108 |
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| hospital care | 15 |
| inpatient care | 15 |
He completed residency at University of Miami Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) and has a state license in Missouri.
Residency: University of Miami Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Daniel G. Di Garbin Di Luca, MD, MSc is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Daniel G. Di Garbin Di Luca, MD, MSc appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Flexcare, MultiPlan, MHBP, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare Open Access, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, Great-West Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare PPO, Health Alliance HMO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Rockport Healthcare Group, Hannibal Regional PHO, Aetna Medicare HMO, TRICARE, Decatur Memorial Hospital, Coventry, Anthem, Best Doctors, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna Select, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, Aetna US Access, CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO, Aetna National Advantage Program, Coventry HMO, CIGNA Network, CIGNA PPO, MO HealthNet, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CorVel, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Choice POS II, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional, CoxHealth, Coventry PPO, Coventry National Network PPO, Health Alliance POS, USA Managed Care Organization, Health Alliance PPO, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Medicare, Medicaid, Quality Health Management, Humana, Cigna, First Health, HealthLink PPO, Beech Street, HealthLink POS, HealthLink Open Access, HealthLink HMO, Aetna Elect Choice, HFN, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Community Partners Health Plans, CIGNA Open Access Plus POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, CIGNA Network Open Access, CIGNA PPO Plus, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Care Management Resources (CMR), Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO, Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare), Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System, Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange), Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Open Choice (PPO), Aetna Medicare Open Access POS, Health Alliance Medicare POS, Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare), VA HealthCare Choice Program, BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health, Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice, Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA/HFS), Advantra Silver HMO (Aetna Medicare), Advantra PPO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage HMO, Health Alliance (IL Marketplace Exchange), HealthScope Benefits, Inn (Orscheln Industries Health Plan), Gold Advantage (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network, Essence Advantage Select HMO, Advantra Complete PPO Illinois (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network Option, BJC HealthSolutions, Aetna Medicare Open Access HMO, Health Alliance Medicare HMO, Advantra Option 2 HMO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage Plus HMO and Gold Dual Core HMO Missouri (Aetna Medicare).
According to our sources, Dr. Daniel G. Di Garbin Di Luca, MD, MSc accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Daniel G. Di Garbin Di Luca, MD, MSc has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Daniel G. Di Garbin Di Luca, MD, MSc from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis, MO.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Daniel G. Di Garbin Di Luca, MD, MSc. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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VNS Therapy $43 |
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ELIQUIS $20 |
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LEMTRADA $17 |
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AMPYRA $16 |
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Dr. Daniel Luca's area of specialization is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). These areas are among his clinical interests: hemifacial spasm, multiple system atrophy (MSA), and dystonia. The average patient rating for Dr. Luca is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He usually is in-network for Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Miami. In addition to English, Dr. Luca (or staff) speaks Spanish and Portuguese. He is affiliated with St. Louis Children's Hospital, WashU Medicine, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Dr. Luca has an open panel in Saint Louis, MO according to BJC HealthCare.
