Dr. Raman Sankar, MD
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sankar, Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Raman Sankar, MD is a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Sankar completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr, Child Neurology; Children'S Hosp Of L A, Pediatrics. Dr. Sankar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sankar’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sankar’s office at (310) 206-3952.
Where did Dr. Sankar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Pediatric Neurology, UCLA School of Medicine
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, Child Neurology; Children'S Hosp Of L A, Pediatrics | University of California, Los Angeles | Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La
Is Dr. Sankar board certified in Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Raman Sankar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 1995, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2005
What languages does Dr. Sankar speak?
Dr. Sankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sankar treat?
As a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist, Dr. Sankar 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. Sankar. 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:
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Which procedures does Dr. Sankar perform as a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist?
As a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Raman Sankar 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. Sankar's office.
Does Dr. Sankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-3952 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sankar accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Sankar 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
CalOptima
Centene
Cigna
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Molina
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sankar's office located?
Dr. Raman Sankar's Primary Practice
10833 Le Conte Ave # 12-441
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 206-3952
Recognitions
Awards
Southern California Super Doctors
Southern California Super Doctors 2008
What is Dr. Sankar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376629063.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sankar
What is Dr. Raman Sankar's specialty?
Dr. Sankar is a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist near Los Angeles, CA. A pediatrician specializing in the care of individuals with developmental delays and learning disorders related to cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism, and other chronic neurological conditions. Contact Dr. Sankar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Raman Sankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sankar 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 Raman Sankar accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Raman Sankar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Raman Sankar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sankar's office at (310) 206-3952 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Raman Sankar?
Please contact Dr. Sankar's office at (310) 206-3952 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Raman Sankar have?
Dr. Raman Sankar is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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