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Dr. Maris Stella Legarda, MD

Monterey, CA

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. Dr. Legarda is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Legarda’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Legarda typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Post-Concussion Syndrome
    • Concussion
    • PCS
    • Post-traumatic brain injury syndrome
    • Lingering concussion symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0781: Postconcussional syndrome

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

    As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Legarda 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Biofeedback Training
    • Biofeedback Therapy
    • Mind-Body Training
    • Physiological Feedback

    CPT Codes:

    • 90901: Biofeedback training by any modality

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    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

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Montage Health

    • Santa Cruz County

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • Western Growers Association

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    Where is Dr. Legarda's office located?

    Dr. Maris Stella Legarda's Primary Practice

    23845 Holman Hwy Ste 210

    Monterey, CA 93940

    (831) 582-2100

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    275 Crossroads Blvd Ste A

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    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.

    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 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

    When to see an Epilepsy Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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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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