Dr. Shailesh Asaikar, MD
Sacramento, CA
42 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Asaikar, Pediatric Neurologist in Sacramento, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Asaikar?
Dr. Shailesh Asaikar, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Asaikar empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Behavioral Neurology, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Pediatric Neurology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Sacramento, CA community, Dr. Asaikar is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Asaikar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Mn Affil Hosps, Child Neurology; Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Pediatrics | University of Minnesota Program
Medical School: Grant Government Medical College
Is Dr. Asaikar board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Shailesh Asaikar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Asaikar speak?
Dr. Asaikar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Asaikar typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Asaikar 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. Asaikar. 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:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism
- Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
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:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Asaikar typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Asaikar 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. Asaikar. 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:
- Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
- SPG Block
- Nasal Ganglion Block
- Headache Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Injection
- Facial Nerve Block
- Ophthalmic Nerve Block
- Maxillary Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64505: Injection, anesthetic agent; sphenopalatine ganglion
- 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Does Dr. Asaikar accept my insurance?
Dr. Asaikar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 649-9800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Asaikar accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Asaikar in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Asaikar's office located?
Dr. Shailesh Asaikar's Primary Practice
1 Scripps Dr Ste 303
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 649-9800
What hospitals are Dr. Asaikar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Asaikar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Asaikar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Asaikar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770695181.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asaikar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asaikar