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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Savvides, Epilepsy Specialist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. George Savvides is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Savvides is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Savvides’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Savvides’s office at (916) 734-2737.
What languages does Dr. Savvides speak?
Dr. Savvides and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Savvides typically treat?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Savvides 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. Savvides. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Nervous system Disease during pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Neurologic Disease
- Neurological disorders in pregnancy
- Maternal neurological conditions
- Brain and nerve problems in pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99352: Diseases of the nervous system complicating pregnancy, second trimester
Also known as:
- Coma
- Unconscious state
- Deep unconsciousness
- Persistent vegetative state
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4020: Unspecified coma
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Savvides typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. George Savvides 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
Please contact Dr. Savvides' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Savvides accept my insurance?
Dr. Savvides accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-2737 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Savvides accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Savvides in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Savvides' office located?
Dr. George Savvides' Primary Practice
4150 V St # 1100
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 734-2737
What is Dr. Savvides's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Savvides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497382063.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Savvides?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Savvides
What is Dr. George Savvides's specialty?
Dr. Savvides is a Epilepsy Specialist near Sacramento, 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. George Savvides affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Savvides is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital 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 an Epilepsy Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is George Savvides accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. George Savvides is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Savvides offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Savvides's office at (916) 734-2737 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Savvides?
Please contact Dr. Savvides's office at (916) 734-2737 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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