Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prakash, Neurologist in South Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Neal Prakash, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in South Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Prakash graduated from University of California and completed his residency at University of California, Los Angeles. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, Hawaii Neurological Society, Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics, and Society for Neuro-Oncology. Dr. Prakash is fluent in English, Samoan, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prakash’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prakash’s office at (626) 359-8111.
Where did Dr. Prakash go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: University of California
Is Dr. Prakash board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Neal Prakash, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Prakash speak?
Dr. Prakash and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Samoan
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Prakash typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Prakash 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. Prakash. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Prakash typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Prakash 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. Prakash. 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)
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Trunk Muscle Nerve Block (Multiple Muscles)
- Chemodenervation
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Trunk)
- Chemical Nerve Block for Trunk Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 64647: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 6 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
- Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
- Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
- Botox for Trunk Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)
Does Dr. Prakash accept my insurance?
Dr. Prakash accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 359-8111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prakash accept in South Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Prakash in South Pasadena, 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
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
H & R Block
Medicare
Not Specified
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Prakash's office located?
Dr. Neal Prakash's Primary Practice
209 Fair Oaks Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 359-8111
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Neurology
Member
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
Member
Hawaii Neurological Society
Member
Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics
Member
Society for Neuro-Oncology
Member
Awards
Super Doctors, Southern California Rising Stars Neurology
Pasadena Magazine's
Top Doctors, Neurology
Leading Health Professionals in the World
Neurology and Neurosciences
American Association of the Physicians of Indian Origin, Medical Stud
UCLA Neurology Resident Jean-Louis Riel Research Award1999
University of California Irvine Vincent P. Carroll Jr. Memorial Resear
What is Dr. Prakash's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prakash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568480838.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prakash?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prakash
What is Dr. Neal Prakash's specialty?
Dr. Prakash is a Neurologist near South Pasadena, 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. Neal Prakash affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prakash is affiliated with City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center, San Antonio Regional Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Adventhealth Gordon, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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 Neal Prakash accepting new patients in South Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. Neal Prakash is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Neal Prakash offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prakash's office at (626) 359-8111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Neal Prakash?
Please contact Dr. Prakash's office at (626) 359-8111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Neal Prakash have?
Dr. Neal Prakash is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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