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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Towfighi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Towfighi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Towfighi typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, 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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Towfighi typically perform?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Towfighi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Unknown
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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.
What does a Neurocritical Care Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Amytis Towfighi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Towfighi is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center 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
When to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
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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