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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Legarda, Epilepsy Specialist in Monterey, CA?
Dr. Maris Stella Legarda, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Monterey, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Legarda is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Legarda’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Legarda’s office at (831) 582-2100.
Is Dr. Legarda board certified in Epilepsy Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Maris Stella Legarda, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Legarda speak?
Dr. Legarda and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Legarda treat?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Legarda 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. Legarda. 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:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, 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
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Episodic Tension Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
- Occasional Tension Headache
- Infrequent Tension Headache
- Stress Headache Episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
- G44219: Episodic tension-type headache, not intractable
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Also known as:
- Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Concussion
- PCS
- Post-traumatic brain injury syndrome
- Lingering concussion symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0781: Postconcussional syndrome
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Common migraine
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD
- Trauma Stress
- Combat Stress
- Shell Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorder
- Child Behavior Disorder
- Youth Mental Health Issues
- Adolescent Emotional Problems
- Childhood Psychiatric Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- F988: Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
Which procedures does Dr. Legarda perform as a Epilepsy Specialist?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Maris Stella Legarda 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. Legarda's office.
Does Dr. Legarda accept my insurance?
Dr. Legarda accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 582-2100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Legarda accept in Monterey, CA?
Dr. Legarda in Monterey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Central California Alliance for Health
Cigna
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Western Growers Association
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Where is Dr. Legarda's office located?
Dr. Maris Stella Legarda's Primary Practice
23845 Holman Hwy
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 582-2100
What is Dr. Legarda's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Legarda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659331296.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Legarda?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Legarda
What is Dr. Maris Stella Legarda's specialty?
Dr. Legarda is a Epilepsy Specialist near Monterey, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Legarda to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Maris Stella Legarda affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Legarda is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Monterey Peninsula 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 Epilepsy Specialist?
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Is Maris Stella Legarda accepting new patients in Monterey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Maris Stella Legarda is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maris Stella Legarda offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Legarda's office at (831) 582-2100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maris Stella Legarda?
Please contact Dr. Legarda's office at (831) 582-2100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Maris Stella Legarda have?
Dr. Maris Stella Legarda is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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