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Dr. Katherine Xiong, MD

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Xiong, Epilepsy Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Katherine Xiong, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Xiong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Xiong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Xiong’s office at (650) 497-8000.

    What languages does Dr. Xiong speak?

    Dr. Xiong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Xiong typically treat?

    As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Xiong 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. Xiong. 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:

    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Absence Epilepsy
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • 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
    • Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
    • Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
    • Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • 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
    • G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, 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:

    • Abnormal Involuntary Movements
    • Movement Disorder
    • Uncontrolled Body Movements
    • Dyskinesia
    • Tremors

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Confusion
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Acute Confusion
    • Sudden Mental Changes
    • Brief Disorientation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R404: Transient alteration of awareness

    What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Xiong typically perform?

    As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Xiong 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. Xiong. 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:

    • 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. Xiong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Xiong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Xiong accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Xiong in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Xiong's office located?

    Dr. Katherine Xiong's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 497-8000

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    What is Dr. Xiong's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Xiong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386149284.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Xiong?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Xiong

    What is Dr. Katherine Xiong's specialty?

    What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?

    Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient.

    Is Dr. Katherine Xiong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Xiong is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto 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

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    Is Dr. Katherine Xiong accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Xiong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katherine Xiong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Xiong's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine Xiong?

    Please contact Dr. Xiong's office at (650) 497-8000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Xiong's office located?

    Dr. Xiong's office is located in Palo Alto, CA.