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Who is Dr. Towfighi, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Amytis Towfighi, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Towfighi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Towfighi’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. Towfighi’s office at (213) 740-2300.
Is Dr. Towfighi board certified in Neurocritical Care Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Amytis Towfighi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Towfighi speak?
Dr. Towfighi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Towfighi treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Towfighi 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. Towfighi. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Recurrent seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Facial Weakness
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Facial Paralysis', 'Facial Droop', 'Weakness in Face', 'Bell's Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29810: Facial weakness
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Which procedures does Dr. Towfighi perform as a Neurocritical Care Specialist?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Amytis Towfighi 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. Towfighi's office.
Does Dr. Towfighi accept my insurance?
Dr. Towfighi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 740-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Towfighi accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Towfighi in Los Angeles, 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
Altamed Health Services
CalOptima
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Towfighi's office located?
Dr. Amytis Towfighi's Primary Practice
1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(213) 740-2300
What is Dr. Towfighi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Towfighi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043316888.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Towfighi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Towfighi
What is Dr. Amytis Towfighi's specialty?
Dr. Towfighi is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Los Angeles, CA. Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed. Contact Dr. Towfighi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amytis Towfighi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Towfighi is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Neurocritical Care Specialist?
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Is Amytis Towfighi accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Amytis Towfighi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amytis Towfighi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Towfighi's office at (213) 740-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amytis Towfighi?
Please contact Dr. Towfighi's office at (213) 740-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amytis Towfighi have?
Dr. Amytis Towfighi is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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