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Dr. Lisa Akiyama, MD

Seattle, WA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. 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
    • Absence Epilepsy
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Epilepsy
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy
    • Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
    • Focal Epilepsy
    • Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures
    • Petit mal seizures
    • Absence seizures
    • Absence seizure disorder
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized 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
    • Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
    • Refractory generalized seizures
    • Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
    • Refractory focal seizures
    • Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
    • Drug-resistant LGS
    • Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
    • Hard-to-treat LGS
    • Partial Seizure Disorder
    • Localized Onset Epilepsy
    • Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
    • Recurrent seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, 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
    • G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, 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
    • G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, 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

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Complex Seizures with Fever
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits
    • Complex Febrile Seizures
    • Prolonged Fever Seizures
    • Recurrent Febrile Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions
    • R5601: Complex febrile 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

    What procedures does Dr. Akiyama perform?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Akiyama 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. 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:

    • Continuous EEG with Video Monitoring
    • Video EEG (Brain Wave Test with Video)
    • Long-Term EEG
    • Video EEG
    • Brain Wave Test with Video
    • Video Electroencephalogram
    • Long-term EEG Monitoring

    CPT Codes:

    • 95700: Electroencephalogram (EEG) continuous recording, with video when performed, setup, patient education, and takedown when performed, administered in person by EEG technologist, minimum of 8 channels
    • 95716: Electroencephalogram with video (VEEG), review of data, technical description by EEG technologist, each increment of 12-26 hours; with continuous, real-time monitoring and maintenance

    Also known as:

    • Video EEG Monitoring (Long-Term)
    • VEEG
    • Continuous EEG with video
    • Long-term seizure monitoring
    • 24-hour EEG with video

    CPT Codes:

    • 95720: Electroencephalogram (EEG), continuous recording, physician or other qualified health care professional review of recorded events, analysis of spike and seizure detection, each increment of greater than 12 hours, up to 26 hours of EEG recording, interpretation and report after each 24-hour period; with video (VEEG)

    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?

    Dr. Lisa Akiyama's Primary Practice

    1959 NE Pacific St

    Seattle, WA 98195

    (206) 520-5000

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    Dr. Lisa Akiyama's Practice 2

    4800 Sand Point Way NE

    Seattle, WA 98105

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    Dr. Lisa Akiyama's Practice 3

    1465 S Grand Blvd Rm 2717

    Saint Louis, MO 63104

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    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?

    Yes, Dr. Akiyama is affiliated with Confluence Health Hospital - Central Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Neurologist?

    Explore Pediatric Neurologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    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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