44 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Perlman, Neurologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Where did Dr. Perlman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Neurology, UCLA School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Perlman board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Susan Perlman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 1981
What languages does Dr. Perlman speak?
Dr. Perlman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Perlman typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Perlman 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. Perlman. 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:
- Late-Onset Cerebellar Ataxia
- Friedreich Ataxia
- Cerebellar Disorder
- Movement Disorder
- Adult-Onset Ataxia
- Sporadic Adult Ataxia
- Cerebellar Degeneration in Adults
- FA
- Friedreich's Disease
- Spinocerebellar Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- G112: Late-onset cerebellar ataxia
- G1111: Friedreich ataxia
Also known as:
- Huntington's Disease
- Huntington Chorea
- HD
- Genetic Brain Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G10: Huntington's disease
Also known as:
- Hereditary Ataxia
- Cerebellar Disorder
- Movement Disorder
- Genetic Ataxia
- Inherited Balance Disorder
- Familial Ataxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G118: Other hereditary ataxias
Also known as:
- Hereditary Ataxia
- Cerebellar Disorder
- Movement Disorder
- Genetic Ataxia
- Inherited Ataxia
- Cerebellar Ataxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G119: Hereditary ataxia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Post-Polio Syndrome
- Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome
- PPS
- Late Effects of Polio
- Polio Residuals
ICD-10 Codes:
- G14: Postpolio syndrome
Also known as:
- Ataxia
- Movement Disorder
- Loss of Coordination
- Clumsiness
- Balance Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R270: Ataxia, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Perlman typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Susan Perlman 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. Perlman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Perlman accept my insurance?
Dr. Perlman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perlman accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Perlman in Los Angeles, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Perlman's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Perlman affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Perlman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Awards
Southern California Super Doctors
What is Dr. Perlman's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perlman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114945474.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perlman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perlman
What is Dr. Susan Perlman's specialty?
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.