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Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute – Novak Center

If your child has been diagnosed with a brain, spinal cord or muscle disorder, our team at Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute – Novak Center is here to help. Our pediatric neurologists and pediatric neurosurgeons work side by side with specialists in rehabilitation and neuropsychology, so your child benefits from one coordinated team.

Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute – Novak Center provides care for the full range of pediatric neurological conditions, including epilepsy and seizure disorders, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, and spinal cord and brain tumors, as well as specialized headache and migraine care. As a Level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, the National Association of Epilepsy Centers’ highest designation, families travel here for advanced diagnostic and surgical options not available everywhere.

Because in-office EEG and lab services are available in the same building, many appointments – from initial evaluation to follow-up testing – can happen in a single visit. That means less time in waiting rooms and fewer trips downtown for your family.

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Families can book appointments for pediatric migraine and headache online, making it easier to get specialized care for your child’s head pain.

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Born to play: How epilepsy surgery gave Grayson his life back

After a brain tumor diagnosis and daily seizures, 10-year-old Grayson saw seizures end after epilepsy surgery at Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute.

Grayson O’Barr is pictured before and after epilepsy surgery.
Read Grayson's Story

We Treat All Spine and Brain Conditions

Our board-certified neurologists and neurosurgeons, along with multidisciplinary specialists from the Norton Children’s network, are able to treat all neurological conditions, including:

  • Autoimmune encephalitis
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Chiari malformation
  • Concussions and acquired brain injuries
  • Craniofacial injuries and disorders
  • Craniosynostosis
  • Dystonia
  • Epilepsy
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Hypotonia (low muscle tone)
  • Migraine and other types of headaches
  • Neurocutaneous disorders
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Neuropsychology
  • Seizures
  • Spasticity
  • Spina bifida
  • Spinal cord and brain tumors
  • Spinal tumors
  • Spine conditions needing surgery
  • Stroke
  • Tethered cord syndrome
  • Tourette syndrome and tics
  • Tremors

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Getting There

Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute – Novak Center is on the sixth floor of the Novak Center for Children’s Health in downtown Louisville.

The Novak Center for Children’s Health is on Chestnut Street between Preston and Jackson streets. Parking is available in the University of Louisville Hospital Parking Garage at 522 S. Jackson St. TARC routes 19, 21, 28 and 52 stop close to the Novak Center.

Awards and Accreditations

  • Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute is nationally ranked for pediatric neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report. This ranking is based on real measures of care, including how well children recover after complex surgery, how well we manage epilepsy and how closely we follow best practices in pediatric neurology and neurosurgery. It’s one more way to know your child is in good hands.
  • Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute has been recognized as a Level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center specifically for children since 2013. We are the only center in Kentucky, Southern Ohio or Southern Indiana to receive the highest rating available from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers.

Why Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute for Your Child’s Care?

  • Safer surgical options: Epilepsy surgery is one of the most underused treatments available for epilepsy that doesn’t respond to medication. Technological breakthroughs and deep experience at Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute have made epilepsy surgery safer, more effective and a promising option for more children.
  • High-tech diagnostic tools: Your child benefits from advanced technology to understand their condition, including electroencephalography (EEG) and video monitoring for inpatients and outpatients, vagal nerve stimulation for tuberous sclerosis, and electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies to diagnose and evaluate nerve and muscle conditions.
  • Circle of support: Your child’s neurologists work closely with specialists across the Norton Children’s network, including neurosurgery, genetics, neuropsychology, psychology, rehabilitation, developmental pediatrics, cardiology and pulmonology.
  • Multidisciplinary care clinics: One location with all your specialists makes scheduling appointments easier.
  • Specialized neuropsychology support: Comprehensive assessments reveal how epilepsy impacts cognitive, emotional and behavioral development, providing detailed insights that inform treatment decisions, maximize results while minimizing treatment impact and support long-term success.
  • Dedicated inpatient epilepsy monitoring unit: Eight-bed unit at Norton Children’s Hospital, with an additional two beds at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, allow children with epilepsy, unexplained seizures or other neurological episodes to receive continuous electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring and specialized care.
  • Convenient access: Pediatric neurology clinics in Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, Frankfort, Owensboro, Paducah and Shepherdsville, Kentucky, plus telemedicine options, offer families follow-up care closer to home.
  • Communication: Stay connected with your child’s care team, prescriptions, appointments and more through your free Norton MyChart account.
  • Accepted insurance: Medicaid and most major commercial insurance plans are accepted. Financial assistance is available for many middle-income families.
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Insurance Plans & Networks

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Humana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • SIHO
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare Medicare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation

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Insurance Plans & Networks

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Humana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • SIHO
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare Medicare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation

What if I don't have insurance?

Copays or fees are typically due at the time of service. If you have insurance, your copay amount will depend on your plan. For self-pay patients, the cost of a visit typically ranges from $100 to $250, depending on the services provided. There may be additional charges for services such as lab tests or X-rays.

If you have questions about your bill or need assistance with payment options, you can contact Norton Healthcare customer service at (502) 479-6300 or (800) 874-3979.

About Norton Children's

The Norton Children’s name stands for trusted pediatric care across a spectrum of specialties and locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Comprising two hospitals, a medical center, regional outpatient centers, and primary and specialty care physician practices, Norton Children’s is a comprehensive network of highly trained pediatric specialists and support services providing care for children of all ages. As the need for specialized pediatric care has grown in our region, so has the footprint of Norton Children’s. Our medical facilities currently serve more than 215,000 patients and have over 1 million visits each year.

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