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Dr. John Kuratani

Clinical Neurophysiologist, Neurologist, Pediatric Urologist, Urologist

Seattle, WA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Kuratani, Clinical Neurophysiologist in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. John Kuratani is a Clinical Neurophysiologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Kuratani graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Pediatrics, UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas. Dr. Kuratani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kuratani’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kuratani’s office at (206) 987-2000.

    Where did Dr. Kuratani go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Pediatrics, UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas

    • Medical School: Tulane Univ School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kuratani board certified as a Clinical Neurophysiologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Kuratani is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Kuratani speak?

    Dr. Kuratani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Clinical Neurophysiologist like Dr. Kuratani typically treat?

    As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Dr. Kuratani 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. Kuratani. 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:

    • Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
    • Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
    • General Observation for Excluded Conditions
    • Broad Diagnostic Observation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EEG
    • Irregular Electroencephalogram
    • Unusual Brain Wave Test
    • EEG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor 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
    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    What procedures does a Clinical Neurophysiologist like Dr. Kuratani typically perform?

    As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, procedures performed by Dr. John Kuratani may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kuratani's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kuratani accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kuratani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 987-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kuratani accept in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Kuratani in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Samaritan Health Services

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Kuratani's office located?

    Dr. John Kuratani's Primary Practice

    4800 Sand Point Way NE

    Seattle, WA 98105

    (206) 987-2000

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    What hospitals are Dr. Kuratani affiliated with?

    Dr. Kuratani has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Seattle Children's Hospital,Seattle, WA

    What is Dr. Kuratani's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kuratani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225128119.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kuratani?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kuratani

    What is Dr. John Kuratani's specialty?

    Dr. Kuratani is a Clinical Neurophysiologist near Seattle, WA.

    What does a Clinical Neurophysiologist do?

    Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty that focuses on diagnosing and managing disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems through a combination of clinical assessment and electrophysiologic testing. This includes techniques such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).

    Is Dr. John Kuratani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Kuratani is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Seattle Children's Hospital. 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

    When to see a Clinical Neurophysiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Clinical Neurophysiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. John Kuratani accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

    Yes, Dr. John Kuratani is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Kuratani offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kuratani's office at (206) 987-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Kuratani?

    Please contact Dr. Kuratani's office at (206) 987-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kuratani's office located?

    Dr. Kuratani's office is located in Seattle, WA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Kuratani have?

    Dr. John Kuratani is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.