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Dr. Maria Santos Montenegro, MD, PHD

Pediatric Neurologist, Neurologist

San Diego, CA

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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.

    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:

    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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scripps Health

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    Dr. Maria Santos Montenegro's Practice 2

    8001 Frost St

    San Diego, CA 92123

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    What is Dr. Santos Montenegro's NPI number?A 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 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Maria Santos Montenegro?

    Please contact Dr. Santos Montenegro's office at (858) 966-5819 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Santos Montenegro's office located?

    Dr. Santos Montenegro's office is located in San Diego, CA.