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Dr. Philip Ente, MD

Dr. Philip Ente, MD

Lompoc, CA

41 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ente, Neurologist in Lompoc, CA?

    Dr. Philip Ente, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Lompoc, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Ente completed his residency at Med Coll Of Pa & Hosp, Neurology. Dr. Ente is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ente’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ente’s office at (805) 735-7623.

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

    • Residency: Med Coll Of Pa & Hosp, Neurology

    • Medical School: U De Pierre Et Marie Curie (Paris Vi)- Uer Broussais-Hotel-Dieu- Paris

    Is Dr. Ente board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Philip Ente, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Ente speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Ente typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Ente 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. Ente. 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:

    • Epilepsy
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized 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

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Migraine
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Ente typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Ente performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ente. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
    • Spinal tap
    • CSF analysis
    • Diagnostic lumbar puncture
    • Cerebrospinal fluid collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;

    Does Dr. Ente accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ente accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 735-7623 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ente accept in Lompoc, CA?

    Dr. Ente in Lompoc, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Imperial Health Holdings

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Ente's office located?

    Dr. Philip Ente's Primary Practice

    1111 E Ocean Ave Ste 4A

    Lompoc, CA 93436

    (805) 735-7623

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    Dr. Philip Ente's Practice 2

    136 N 3rd St

    Lompoc, CA 93436

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

    Dr. Ente's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366474819.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ente?

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

    What is Dr. Philip Ente's specialty?

    Dr. Ente is a Neurologist near Lompoc, CA.

    What does a Neurologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Philip Ente affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ente is affiliated with Redlands Community Hospital, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Philip Ente accepting new patients in Lompoc, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Philip Ente is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Philip Ente offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ente's office at (805) 735-7623 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Philip Ente?

    Please contact Dr. Ente's office at (805) 735-7623 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Philip Ente have?

    Dr. Philip Ente is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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