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Who is Dr. Mitchell, Pediatric Neurologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Wendy Mitchell, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Mitchell graduated from University of California and completed her residency at University of North Carolina Hospitals Program. Dr. Mitchell is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mitchell’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mitchell’s office at (323) 669-2471.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mitchell?
Dr. Wendy Mitchell, 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. Mitchell empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders, Infantile Spasms-West Syndrome, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Opsoclonus-Ataxia in Children, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles/CA community, Dr. Mitchell is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Mitchell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
Medical School: University of California
What languages does Dr. Mitchell speak?
Dr. Mitchell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mitchell treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Mitchell 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. Mitchell. 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:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40911: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Irregular Eye Movements
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Abnormal eye movements
- Eye movement problems
- Ocular dyskinesia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5589: Other irregular eye movements
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Macrocephaly
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Large head size
- Enlarged head
- Big head syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q753: Macrocephaly
Also known as:
- Other Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Mixed Cerebral Palsy
- Atypical CP
- Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G808: Other cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Which procedures does Dr. Mitchell perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Wendy Mitchell 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. Mitchell's office.
Does Dr. Mitchell accept my insurance?
Dr. Mitchell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 669-2471 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mitchell accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Mitchell 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
Altamed Health Services
Apex Healthcare
Centene
City of Los Angeles
HealthSmart
Medicaid
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mitchell's office located?
Dr. Wendy Mitchell's Primary Practice
4650 W Sunset Blvd # 82
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 669-2471
What is Dr. Mitchell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mitchell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699859652.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mitchell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mitchell
What is Dr. Wendy Mitchell's specialty?
Dr. Mitchell is a Pediatric Neurologist near Los Angeles, 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. Mitchell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Wendy Mitchell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Mitchell is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Wendy Mitchell accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Wendy Mitchell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wendy Mitchell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mitchell's office at (323) 669-2471 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wendy Mitchell?
Please contact Dr. Mitchell's office at (323) 669-2471 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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