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Who is Dr. Poolos, Epilepsy Specialist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Nicholas Poolos is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA. He is board certified. Dr. Poolos completed his residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Poolos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Poolos’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Poolos’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Poolos?
Dr. Nicholas Poolos is a highly-rated, board-certified Epilepsy Specialist 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. Poolos empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Seattle, WA community, Dr. Poolos is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Poolos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Baylor College Of Medicine
Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital | Peter Bent Brigham Hospital/Harvard University
Is Dr. Poolos board certified as an Epilepsy Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Poolos is board certified by the American Board of Urology since 1998
What languages does Dr. Poolos speak?
Dr. Poolos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Poolos typically treat?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Poolos 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. Poolos. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, 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
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Poolos typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Poolos 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. Poolos' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Poolos accept my insurance?
Dr. Poolos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Poolos accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Poolos in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Poolos' office located?
What is Dr. Poolos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Poolos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205916277.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poolos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Poolos
What is Dr. Nicholas Poolos's specialty?
Dr. Poolos is a Epilepsy Specialist near Seattle, WA.
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. Nicholas Poolos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Poolos is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Harborview 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
When to see an Epilepsy Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Nicholas Poolos accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Poolos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Poolos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Poolos's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Poolos?
Please contact Dr. Poolos's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas Poolos have?
Dr. Nicholas Poolos is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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Connect with DR. Poolos
Harborview Medical Center
325 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104