17 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bangalore, Epilepsy Specialist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Samir Bangalore, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Bangalore graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Bangalore is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bangalore’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bangalore’s office at (702) 371-8115.
Where did Dr. Bangalore go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
Is Dr. Bangalore board certified as an Epilepsy Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Samir Bangalore, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Bangalore speak?
Dr. Bangalore and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Bangalore typically treat?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Bangalore 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. Bangalore. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not 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
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, 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
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Bangalore typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Samir Bangalore 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. Bangalore's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bangalore accept my insurance?
Dr. Bangalore accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 371-8115 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bangalore accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Bangalore in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
FMH Benefit Services
Medicare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Bangalore's office located?
Dr. Samir Bangalore's Primary Practice
3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 580
Nashville, TN 37207
(702) 371-8115
What is Dr. Bangalore's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bangalore's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043423874.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bangalore?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bangalore
What is Dr. Samir Bangalore's specialty?
Dr. Bangalore is a Epilepsy Specialist near Nashville, TN.
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. Samir Bangalore affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bangalore is affiliated with Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center, Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Tristar Summit Medical Center, Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center 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
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Is Samir Bangalore accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Samir Bangalore is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samir Bangalore offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bangalore's office at (702) 371-8115 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samir Bangalore?
Please contact Dr. Bangalore's office at (702) 371-8115 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samir Bangalore have?
Dr. Samir Bangalore is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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