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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pal, Clinical Neurophysiologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Ria Pal, MD is a Clinical Neurophysiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Pal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pal’s office at (650) 736-0885.
What languages does Dr. Pal speak?
Dr. Pal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Clinical Neurophysiologist like Dr. Pal typically treat?
As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Dr. Pal 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. Pal. 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:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43119: Migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- Tension Headache
- Headache
- Stress Headache
- Muscle Contraction Headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44209: Tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable
What procedures does a Clinical Neurophysiologist like Dr. Pal typically perform?
As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ria Pal 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. Pal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pal accept my insurance?
Dr. Pal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 736-0885 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pal accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Pal in Palo Alto, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
OptumRx Administered Payer
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pal's office located?
What is Dr. Pal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760988786.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pal
What is Dr. Ria Pal's specialty?
Dr. Pal is a Clinical Neurophysiologist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Clinical Neurophysiologist do?
Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty that focuses on diagnosing and managing disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems through a combination of clinical assessment and electrophysiologic testing. This includes techniques such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
Is this Dr. Ria Pal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pal is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Mills-Peninsula 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 Clinical Neurophysiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ria Pal accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ria Pal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ria Pal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pal's office at (650) 736-0885 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ria Pal?
Please contact Dr. Pal's office at (650) 736-0885 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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