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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Apperson, Neurologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Michelle Apperson, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Apperson graduated from University of Hawaii and is currently affiliated with San Joaquin General Hospital. Dr. Apperson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Apperson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Apperson’s office at (916) 734-3588.
Where did Dr. Apperson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Hawaii
Is Dr. Apperson board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Apperson, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Apperson speak?
Dr. Apperson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Apperson treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Apperson 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. Apperson. 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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Neuromyelitis Optica
- Stiff-Person Syndrome
- Autoimmune Disease
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Neuromyelitis optica
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Hereditary hyperekplexia
- NMO', 'Devic's Disease
- Stiff-Man Syndrome
- SPS
- Moersch-Woltman Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G360: Neuromyelitis optica [Devic]
- G2582: Stiff-man syndrome
Also known as:
- Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
- Encephalitis
- Encephalomyelitis
- Brain Swelling
- Spinal Cord Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G0481: Other encephalitis and encephalomyelitis
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Demyelinating Disease of Central Nervous System
- MOG Antibody Disease
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- CNS Demyelination
- Nerve Sheath Damage in Brain/Spine
- Myelin Loss Disorder
- MOGAD
- MOG-Associated Disease
- Myelin Antibody Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G379: Demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified
- G3781: Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease
Also known as:
- Acute Transverse Myelitis
- Neurologic Disease
- Spinal Cord Disease
- ATM
- Spinal cord inflammation
- Myelitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G373: Acute transverse myelitis in demyelinating disease of central nervous system
Also known as:
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic Neuritis
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Hereditary Ataxia
- Cerebellar Disorder
- Movement Disorder
- Genetic Ataxia
- Inherited Ataxia
- Cerebellar Ataxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G119: Hereditary ataxia, unspecified
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:
- Other Cranial Nerve Injury
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Multiple Cranial Nerve Damage
- Unspecified Cranial Neuropathy
- Cranial Nerve Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- S04899S: Injury of other cranial nerves, unspecified side, sequela
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis', 'Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Behcet's Syndrome
- Behçet disease
- Behçet disease', 'Silk Road disease', 'Behcet's disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M352: Behcet's disease
Which procedures does Dr. Apperson perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michelle Apperson 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. Apperson's office.
Does Dr. Apperson accept my insurance?
Dr. Apperson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-3588 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Apperson accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Apperson 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
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
Partnership Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Apperson's office located?
Dr. Michelle Apperson's Primary Practice
3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 734-3588
What is Dr. Apperson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Apperson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568400265.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Apperson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Apperson
What is Dr. Michelle Apperson's specialty?
Dr. Apperson is a Neurologist near Sacramento, 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. Apperson to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michelle Apperson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Apperson 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 Michelle Apperson accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Apperson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Apperson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Apperson's office at (916) 734-3588 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Apperson?
Please contact Dr. Apperson's office at (916) 734-3588 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michelle Apperson have?
Dr. Michelle Apperson is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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