14 Years of Experience
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. 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 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 as an 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 an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Kansal typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
- 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
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
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40211: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Kansal typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Kansal performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
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.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?
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.
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, Scripps Green Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 an Epilepsy Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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