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Dr. Lisa Akiyama, MD
Seattle, WA
Accepting patients
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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Akiyama is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akiyama’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente 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 a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Akiyama typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- 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
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
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
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Akiyama typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Cambia Health Solutions
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Akiyama's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Akiyama affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Akiyama has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Confluence Health Hospital - Central Campus,Wenatchee, WA
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked in 6 Procedures
Confluence Health Hospital - Central Campus,Wenatchee, WA
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked in 6 Procedures
Uw Medical Center - Montlake,Seattle, WARanked Heart & Vascular Surgery
Ranked in 8 Procedures
Uw Medical Center - Montlake,Seattle, WA
Ranked Heart & Vascular Surgery
Ranked in 8 Procedures
Seattle Childrens Hospital,Seattle, WA
Seattle Childrens Hospital,Seattle, WA
Peacehealth St. Joseph Medical Center,Bellingham, WA
Peacehealth St. Joseph Medical Center,Bellingham, WA
Providence St. Mary Medical Center,Walla Walla, WA
Providence St. Mary Medical Center,Walla Walla, WA
What is Dr. Akiyama's NPI number?A 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.
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 Dr. Lisa Akiyama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akiyama is affiliated with Confluence Health Hospital - Central Campus, Uw Medical Center - Montlake 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
When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. 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 Dr. Lisa Akiyama?
Please contact Dr. Akiyama's office at (206) 520-5000 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Akiyama's office located?
Dr. Akiyama's office is located in Seattle, WA.
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