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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Kankirawatana, Pediatric Neurologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Pongkiat Kankirawatana, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Kankirawatana graduated from Ramathibodi Hospital Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Nc Hosps, Child Neurology; Jersey City Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Kankirawatana is fluent in English and Thai, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kankirawatana’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kankirawatana’s office at (205) 731-2050.
Where did Dr. Kankirawatana go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Nc Hosps, Child Neurology; Jersey City Med Ctr, Pediatrics | NYCOMEC/Jersey City Medical Center Program
Medical School: Mahidol Univ-Siriraj Hosp- Fac Of Med- Bangkok- Thailand | Ramathibodi Hospital Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Kankirawatana board certified in Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Pongkiat Kankirawatana, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Kankirawatana speak?
Dr. Kankirawatana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Thai
What conditions does Dr. Kankirawatana treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Kankirawatana 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. Kankirawatana. 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 Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Absence Seizures
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Absence epilepsy
- Non-convulsive seizures
- LGS
- Childhood epileptic encephalopathy
- Atypical absence epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40419: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- 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
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A19: Absence epileptic syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40812: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Conversion Disorder with Seizures
- Mental Disorder
- Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures
- Stress-Induced Seizures
- Functional Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- F445: Conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions
Which procedures does Dr. Kankirawatana perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Pongkiat Kankirawatana 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. Kankirawatana's office.
Does Dr. Kankirawatana accept my insurance?
Dr. Kankirawatana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 731-2050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kankirawatana accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Kankirawatana in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Public Education Employee Health Plan
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kankirawatana's office located?
Dr. Pongkiat Kankirawatana's Primary Practice
1600 7th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 731-2050
What is Dr. Kankirawatana's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kankirawatana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164539995.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kankirawatana?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kankirawatana
What is Dr. Pongkiat Kankirawatana's specialty?
Dr. Kankirawatana is a Pediatric Neurologist near Birmingham, AL. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Kankirawatana to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Pongkiat Kankirawatana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kankirawatana is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Of Alabama. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatric Neurologist?
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Is Pongkiat Kankirawatana accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Pongkiat Kankirawatana is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pongkiat Kankirawatana offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kankirawatana's office at (205) 731-2050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pongkiat Kankirawatana?
Please contact Dr. Kankirawatana's office at (205) 731-2050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Pongkiat Kankirawatana have?
Dr. Pongkiat Kankirawatana is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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