51 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano, Neurologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Scarano, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He has been practicing for over 51 years and is board certified. Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano’s office at (210) 450-9700.
Where did Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
Is Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Scarano, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano speak?
Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano 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. Gonzalez-Scarano. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neuromyelitis Optica
- Autoimmune Disease
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Neuromyelitis optica
- NMO
- Devic's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G360: Neuromyelitis optica [Devic]
Also known as:
- Long COVID
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Post-COVID Syndrome
- Long-Haul COVID
- Chronic COVID
ICD-10 Codes:
- U099: Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Scarano 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. Gonzalez-Scarano's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano accept my insurance?
Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 450-9700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Medicare
Unknown
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano's office located?
Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Scarano's Primary Practice
1516 San Pablo St Ste L3100
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(210) 450-9700
What is Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063446722.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano
What is Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Scarano's specialty?
Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano is a Neurologist near Los Angeles, CA.
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.
Is this Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Scarano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Francisco Gonzalez-Scarano accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Scarano is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Scarano offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano's office at (210) 450-9700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francisco Gonzalez-Scarano?
Please contact Dr. Gonzalez-Scarano's office at (210) 450-9700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Scarano have?
Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Scarano is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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