Dr. Margo Block, DO
SaveNeurology ·
Female ·
41 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Margo Block, DO is a neurology specialist in Independence, MO and has been practicing for 14 years. She specializes in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, and more.Read her story
Midwest Neurology Physicians
19550 E 39th St S Ste 200
Independence, MO 64057Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
- Cenpatico Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Comp Choice
- Compassionate Care Network (CCN)
- CorVel
- Coventry Health Care
- Family Health Partners
- Federal Employee Program (FEP)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- + 27 More
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Block performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Epilepsy
very high
more than 99% of peers
Brain Disorders
very high
more than 99% of peers
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
very high
more than 96% of peers
Dr. Block's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
Dr. Block's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Block "Board-certified neurologist Dr. Margo Block completed her neurology residency and clinical neurophysiology fellowship at Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Block offers comprehensive general neurology care and treatment with specialized interest in epilepsy. Dr. Block directs the NAEC level 3 epilepsy center, which involves characterizing seizures using tools such as prolonged video EEG monitoring and treatment options including medication therapy and vagal nerve stimulator therapy. She has interest in caring for women with neurologic disease during pregnancy. She also has an interest in caring for those with developmental disabilities and epilepsy. Dr. Block is a member of American Epilepsy Society and American Academy of Neurology. She also volunteers her time at local free medical clinics and in training neurology residents. Dr. Block received her bachelor's degree in nutritional sciences from Kansas State University, her Doctor of Osteopathy from Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Illinois, and her internship at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois. Board certifications: Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Headache Medicine."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Block "Board certified neurologist. Dr. Margo Block completed her neurology residency and clinical neurophysiology fellowship at Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Block offers comprehensive general neurology care and treatment with specialized interest in epilepsy. Dr. Block directs the NAEC level 3 epilepsy center, which involves characterizing seizures using tools such as prolonged video EEG monitoring and treatment options including ME."
3 Specialties
- Neurology
- Clinical Neurophysiology
- Epilepsy & Neurophysiology
2 Board Certifications
- Clinical NeurophysiologyAccredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*
- NeurologyAccredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*
77 Conditions Treated
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Aneurysm
- Ataxia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Autonomic Disorders
- Bell's Palsy
- Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Disorders
- Brain Tumor
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chiari's Deformity
- Chronic Pain
- Cluster Headache
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Concussion
- Confusion
- Cranial Trauma
- Dementia
- Diplopia
- Dystonia
- Epilepsy
- Essential Tremor
- Gait Abnormality
- Headache
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
- Insomnia
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Meningiomas
- Meningitis
- Menstrual Migraine
- Migraine
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Myelopathy
- Myoclonus
- Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Nystagmus
- Parkinson's Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rasmussen's Syndrome
- Seizure Disorders
- Sleep Disorders
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Disorders
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Syncope
- Temporal Arteritis
- Thrombosis
- Tic Disorders
- Torticollis
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tuberous Sclerosis
- Vascular Disease
- Vertigo
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2 Procedures
- EEG (Electroencephalogram)
- Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Background Check
Malpractice Claims not available
Healthgrades does not collect malpractice information for Missouri.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Kansas State UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 1999
- Midwestern UniversityMedical School | Graduated
- Medical College of WisconsinInternship Hospital | Completed 2004
- Medical College of WisconsinResidency Hospital | Completed
- Med College Of WisconsinFellowship Hospital | Completed 2004
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Block has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Now Accepting New Patients
Dr. Block accepts 41 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOAetna POSAetna PPOBehavioral HealthNational Advantage
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Beech Street (Multiplan)Beech Street (Multiplan) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Access PPOBlue Advantage HMOBlue Advantage Plus HMOBlue Care HMOPreferred Care Blue PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
- Cenpatico Behavioral Health
- CignaBehavioral HealthCigna HMOCigna POSCigna PPO
- Comp ChoiceComp Results
- Compassionate Care Network (CCN)Compassionate Care Network (CCN) PPO
- CorVel
- Coventry Health CareAdvantra HMOAdvantra PPOCoventry Health Care HMOCoventry Health Care POSCoventry Health Care PPO
- Family Health PartnersFamily Health Partners HMO
- Federal Employee Program (FEP)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Freedom HealthFreedom Network PPOSelect PPO
- HCA Midwest Comp CareHMCC PHO
- Health ExchangeHealth Exchange PPO
- Healthcare USAHealthcare USA HMO
- Homestate Health Plan
- HumanaGold Plus Choice PPOGold Plus HMOHumana HMOHumana POSHumana PPO
- Medicaid
- MedicareSpecial Needs Plan SNP
- Missouri CareMissouri Care HMO
- Molina HealthcareMolina HMO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPO
- MVP Health CareMVP Health Care PPO
- New Directions Behavioral Health
- PHCS
- Preferred Health ProfessionalsPreferred Health Professionals PPO
- Preferred HealthcarePreferred Healthcare PPO
- Preferred Mental Health Management, LLC
- Premier Group Insurance
- Private HealthCare SystemsPrivate HealthCare Systems PPO
- RockPort Health CareCCO/Rockport
- SavilitySavility POS
- Tricare
- UniCareUniCare HMO
- UnitedHealthCareMedicare Supplement PPOUnited Behavioral HealthUnited Healthcare HMOUnited Healthcare POSUnited Healthcare PPO
- Value OptionsBehavioral Health
- ViantViant PPO
- WellCareWellCare PPO
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