SC
30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chitnis, Pediatric Neurologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Shubhangi Chitnis, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Chitnis is fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chitnis’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chitnis’s office at (916) 454-6667.
Where did Dr. Chitnis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Miraj Med College Shivaji University Miraj Maharashtra India
Is Dr. Chitnis board certified in Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Shubhangi Chitnis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Chitnis speak?
Dr. Chitnis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Marathi
What conditions does Dr. Chitnis treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Chitnis 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. Chitnis. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Complex Seizures with Fever
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Complex Febrile Seizures
- Prolonged Fever Seizures
- Recurrent Febrile Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R5601: Complex febrile convulsions
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- History of Other Specified Condition
- Past medical conditions
- Previous health issues
- History of other diagnoses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87898: Personal history of other specified conditions
Which procedures does Dr. Chitnis perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shubhangi Chitnis 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. Chitnis' office.
Does Dr. Chitnis accept my insurance?
Dr. Chitnis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 454-6667 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chitnis accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Chitnis in Sacramento, 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
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
Partnership Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chitnis' office located?
Dr. Shubhangi Chitnis' Primary Practice
1625 Stockton Blvd Ste 104
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 454-6667
What is Dr. Chitnis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chitnis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316040678.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chitnis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chitnis
What is Dr. Shubhangi Chitnis's specialty?
Dr. Chitnis is a Pediatric Neurologist near Sacramento, CA. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Chitnis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shubhangi Chitnis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chitnis is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Shubhangi Chitnis accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shubhangi Chitnis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shubhangi Chitnis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chitnis's office at (916) 454-6667 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shubhangi Chitnis?
Please contact Dr. Chitnis's office at (916) 454-6667 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shubhangi Chitnis have?
Dr. Shubhangi Chitnis is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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