14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kansal, Epilepsy Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Leena Kansal, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Kansal graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Philadelphia. Dr. Kansal is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kansal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kansal’s office at (800) 926-8273.
Where did Dr. Kansal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Philadelphia | Neurologist | Associate Professor of Neurosciences
Is Dr. Kansal board certified in Epilepsy Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Leena Kansal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Kansal speak?
Dr. Kansal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kansal treat?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Kansal 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. Kansal. 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.
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Drug-Resistant Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Continuous Intractable Focal Seizures
- Refractory Complex Partial Status Epilepticus
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
- Continuous Intractable Partial Seizures
- Refractory Status Epilepticus
- LGS
- Childhood epileptic encephalopathy
- Atypical absence epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Drug-resistant epilepsy
- Refractory epilepsy
- Hard-to-treat epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40911: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40211: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40011: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40813: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40804: Other epilepsy, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kansal perform as a Epilepsy Specialist?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Leena Kansal 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kansal's office.
Does Dr. Kansal accept my insurance?
Dr. Kansal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 926-8273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kansal accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Kansal in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Kansal's office located?
What is Dr. Kansal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kansal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871759084.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kansal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kansal
What is Dr. Leena Kansal's specialty?
Dr. Kansal is a Epilepsy Specialist near San Diego, CA. Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Contact Dr. Kansal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Leena Kansal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kansal is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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
Where can I learn more about Epilepsy Specialist?
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Is Leena Kansal accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Leena Kansal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leena Kansal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kansal's office at (800) 926-8273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leena Kansal?
Please contact Dr. Kansal's office at (800) 926-8273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leena Kansal have?
Dr. Leena Kansal is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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