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44 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shewmon, Pediatric Neurologist in Sylmar, CA?
Dr. Daniel Shewmon, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Sylmar, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Shewmon graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Neurology; Ca Pacific M C-Ca Campus, Pediatrics. Dr. Shewmon is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shewmon’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shewmon’s office at (818) 364-3104.
Where did Dr. Shewmon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Neurology; Ca Pacific M C-Ca Campus, Pediatrics
Medical School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny | New York University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Shewmon board certified in Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Shewmon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Shewmon speak?
Dr. Shewmon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shewmon treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Shewmon 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. Shewmon. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- Seizures
- Fever Seizures in Children
- Complex Seizures with Fever
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Febrile seizures
- Fever fits
- Childhood fever seizures
- Complex Febrile Seizures
- Prolonged Fever Seizures
- Recurrent Febrile Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R5600: Simple febrile convulsions
- R5601: Complex febrile 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:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Apparent Life-Threatening Event in Infant
- ALTE
- Near-SIDS event
- Brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6813: Apparent life threatening event in infant (ALTE)
Also known as:
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Arginine vasopressin deficiency
- Arginine Vasopressin Deficiency
- Water Diabetes
- Central Diabetes Insipidus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E232: Diabetes insipidus
Which procedures does Dr. Shewmon perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Daniel Shewmon 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. Shewmon's office.
Does Dr. Shewmon accept my insurance?
Dr. Shewmon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 364-3104 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shewmon accept in Sylmar, CA?
Dr. Shewmon in Sylmar, 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
CDPHP
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
MVP Healthcare
State of California
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shewmon's office located?
Dr. Daniel Shewmon's Primary Practice
14445 Olive View Dr
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 364-3104
What is Dr. Shewmon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shewmon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215962535.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shewmon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shewmon
What is Dr. Daniel Shewmon's specialty?
Dr. Shewmon is a Pediatric Neurologist near Sylmar, CA. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Shewmon to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Daniel Shewmon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shewmon is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Neurologist?
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Is Daniel Shewmon accepting new patients in Sylmar, CA?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Shewmon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Daniel Shewmon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shewmon's office at (818) 364-3104 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Daniel Shewmon?
Please contact Dr. Shewmon's office at (818) 364-3104 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel Shewmon have?
Dr. Daniel Shewmon is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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