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Who is Dr. Tuchan, Neurologist in Sherman Oaks, CA?
Dr. Alvaro Tuchan is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Sherman Oaks, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tuchan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tuchan’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tuchan’s office at (718) 302-8519.
What languages does Dr. Tuchan speak?
Dr. Tuchan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tuchan treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Tuchan 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. Tuchan. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Toxic brain damage
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Tuchan perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alvaro Tuchan 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. Tuchan's office.
Does Dr. Tuchan accept my insurance?
Dr. Tuchan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 302-8519 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tuchan accept in Sherman Oaks, CA?
Dr. Tuchan in Sherman Oaks, 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
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicaid
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tuchan's office located?
Dr. Alvaro Tuchan's Primary Practice
4955 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 502
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(718) 302-8519
Dr. Alvaro Tuchan's Practice 2
2080 Century Park E Ste 507
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 556-0335
What is Dr. Tuchan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tuchan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518269067.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tuchan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tuchan
What is Dr. Alvaro Tuchan's specialty?
Dr. Tuchan is a Neurologist near Sherman Oaks, CA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Tuchan to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Alvaro Tuchan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tuchan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Palmdale Regional Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Alvaro Tuchan accepting new patients in Sherman Oaks, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alvaro Tuchan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alvaro Tuchan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tuchan's office at (718) 302-8519 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alvaro Tuchan?
Please contact Dr. Tuchan's office at (718) 302-8519 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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