34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chez, Pediatric Neurologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Michael Chez, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Chez graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology American Epilepsy Society American Neurological Association America and Professional Organizations:. Dr. Chez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chez’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chez’s office at (916) 454-6852.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chez?
Dr. Michael Chez, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric 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. Chez empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Epilepsy, Learning Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Sacramento/CA community, Dr. Chez is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Chez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Child Neurology, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago and Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH Epilepsy, Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center | (Neurology), RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, CHICAGO, IL
Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Chez board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Chez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Chez speak?
Dr. Chez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chez treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Chez 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. Chez. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Absence Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epileptic Spasms
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Absence Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Recurrent seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence epilepsy
- Non-convulsive seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Infantile spasms
- West syndrome
- Spasmodic seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A11: Absence epileptic syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40822: Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized 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:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Chromosomal Abnormality
- Genetic Disorder
- Genetic Chromosome Disorder
- Chromosome Problem
- Aneuploidy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q999: Chromosomal abnormality, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Genetic Risk for Other Disease
- Hereditary Disease Risk
- Increased Risk of Inherited Conditions
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1589: Genetic susceptibility to other disease
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Which procedures does Dr. Chez perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Chez 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. Chez's office.
Does Dr. Chez accept my insurance?
Dr. Chez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 454-6852 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chez accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Chez in Sacramento, 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
BCBS Unspecified
City of Hartford
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
FirstMerit Corporation
Other TPA
Partnership Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chez's office located?
Dr. Michael Chez's Primary Practice
1625 Stockton Blvd Ste 104
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 454-6852
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Neurology American Epilepsy Society American Neurological Association America
Member
Professional Organizations:
Member
What is Dr. Chez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003998618.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chez
What is Dr. Michael Chez's specialty?
Dr. Chez is a Pediatric Neurologist near Sacramento, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Chez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Chez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chez is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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 Michael Chez accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Chez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Chez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chez's office at (916) 454-6852 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Chez?
Please contact Dr. Chez's office at (916) 454-6852 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Chez have?
Dr. Michael Chez is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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