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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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Santos Montenegro is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santos Montenegro’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente 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 a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Santos Montenegro typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified 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
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Santos Montenegro typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Santos Montenegro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire Health Plan
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Santos Montenegro's office located?
Dr. Maria Santos Montenegro's Primary Practice
3020 Childrens Way # 5003
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.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Maria Santos Montenegro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santos Montenegro is affiliated with Temecula Valley Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Tri-City 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 Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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