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Who is Dr. Akiyama, Pediatric Neurologist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Lisa Akiyama, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Akiyama is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akiyama’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akiyama’s office at (206) 520-5000.
What languages does Dr. Akiyama speak?
Dr. Akiyama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Akiyama treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Akiyama 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. Akiyama. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Epileptic Spasms
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- 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
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Recurrent seizures
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Infantile spasms
- West syndrome
- Spasmodic seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not 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
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without 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
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40822: Epileptic spasms, not 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 EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Akiyama perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lisa Akiyama 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. Akiyama's office.
Does Dr. Akiyama accept my insurance?
Dr. Akiyama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 520-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akiyama accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Akiyama in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Boeing
Cambia (Regence)
Community Health Plan of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akiyama's office located?
What is Dr. Akiyama's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akiyama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366805756.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akiyama?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akiyama
What is Dr. Lisa Akiyama's specialty?
Dr. Akiyama is a Pediatric Neurologist near Seattle, WA. 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. Akiyama to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lisa Akiyama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Akiyama is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Seattle Childrens Hospital. 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
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Is Lisa Akiyama accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Lisa Akiyama is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lisa Akiyama offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akiyama's office at (206) 520-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lisa Akiyama?
Please contact Dr. Akiyama's office at (206) 520-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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