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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vespa, Neurologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Paul Vespa, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Vespa is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vespa’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vespa’s office at (310) 825-5111.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vespa?
Dr. Paul Vespa, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Vespa empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles/CA community, Dr. Vespa is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Vespa speak?
Dr. Vespa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Vespa treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Vespa 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. Vespa. 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.
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury without Loss of Consciousness
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Head Trauma
- Brain Injury
- Intracranial Injury
- TBI
- Mild Head Injury
- Brain Trauma without Fainting
- Concussion (No LOC)
- Brain Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S069X1A: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter
- S069X4A: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness of 6 hours to 24 hours, initial encounter
- S069X0A: Unspecified intracranial injury without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain bleed
- ICH
- Bleeding in the brain
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
- I611: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, cortical
- I6200: Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Swelling
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral Edema
- Edema of the Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G936: Cerebral edema
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Vespa perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Paul Vespa 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vespa's office.
Does Dr. Vespa accept my insurance?
Dr. Vespa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-5111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vespa accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Vespa in Los Angeles, 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
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vespa's office located?
Dr. Paul Vespa's Primary Practice
300 Medical Plaza B200
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-5111
What is Dr. Vespa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vespa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992716435.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vespa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vespa
What is Dr. Paul Vespa's specialty?
Dr. Vespa is a Neurologist near Los Angeles, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Vespa to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Paul Vespa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vespa is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Paul Vespa accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Vespa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Vespa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vespa's office at (310) 825-5111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Vespa?
Please contact Dr. Vespa's office at (310) 825-5111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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