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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desilva, Neurologist in Orange, CA?
Dr. Neelantha Desilva, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA. Dr. Desilva graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Desilva is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desilva’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desilva’s office at (714) 541-6800.
Where did Dr. Desilva go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCI Medical Center
Medical School: New York Medical College
What languages does Dr. Desilva speak?
Dr. Desilva and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Desilva typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Desilva 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. Desilva. 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:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Desilva typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Desilva performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Desilva. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Desilva accept my insurance?
Dr. Desilva accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 541-6800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desilva accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Desilva in Orange, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Desilva's office located?
Dr. Neelantha Desilva's Primary Practice
1140 W La Veta Ave Ste 730
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 541-6800
What is Dr. Desilva's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desilva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407944002.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desilva?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desilva
What is Dr. Neelantha Desilva's specialty?
Dr. Desilva is a Neurologist near Orange, CA.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Neelantha Desilva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desilva is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Piedmont Athens Regional 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
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Is Neelantha Desilva accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. Neelantha Desilva is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Neelantha Desilva offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desilva's office at (714) 541-6800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Neelantha Desilva?
Please contact Dr. Desilva's office at (714) 541-6800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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