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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. 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. 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 as a 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 a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Kankirawatana typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- 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
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40419: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- 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
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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Kankirawatana typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Kankirawatana's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Public Education Employee Health Plan
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
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.
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
When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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