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Who is Dr. Santos Montenegro, Pediatric Neurologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Maria Santos Montenegro, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Santos Montenegro is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santos Montenegro’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santos Montenegro’s office at (858) 966-5819.
What languages does Dr. Santos Montenegro speak?
Dr. Santos Montenegro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Santos Montenegro treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Santos Montenegro 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. Santos Montenegro. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
- Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Recurrent seizures
- JME
- Impulsive petit mal
- Janus-Kaufmann syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, 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
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40B09: Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
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:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
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:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Mild Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Mild Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Mild Nutritional Deficiency
- Slight Underweight
ICD-10 Codes:
- E441: Mild protein-calorie malnutrition
Which procedures does Dr. Santos Montenegro perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Maria Santos Montenegro 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. Santos Montenegro's office.
Does Dr. Santos Montenegro accept my insurance?
Dr. Santos Montenegro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-5819 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santos Montenegro accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Santos Montenegro in San Diego, 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
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire
Other Health Care Provider
Scripps Health
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Santos Montenegro's office located?
Dr. Maria Santos Montenegro's Primary Practice
3010 Childrens Way
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 966-5819
What is Dr. Santos Montenegro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Santos Montenegro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881313989.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santos Montenegro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Santos Montenegro
What is Dr. Maria Santos Montenegro's specialty?
Dr. Santos Montenegro is a Pediatric Neurologist near San Diego, 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. Santos Montenegro to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Maria Santos Montenegro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Santos Montenegro is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego, Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Maria Santos Montenegro accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
No, Dr. Maria Santos Montenegro is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Santos Montenegro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santos Montenegro's office at (858) 966-5819 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Santos Montenegro?
Please contact Dr. Santos Montenegro's office at (858) 966-5819 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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