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Who is Dr. Sahgal, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Whittier, CA?
Dr. Alok Sahgal is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Whittier, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sahgal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sahgal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sahgal’s office at (562) 967-2885.
What languages does Dr. Sahgal speak?
Dr. Sahgal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sahgal treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Sahgal 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. Sahgal. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I615: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular
- I6350: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of unspecified cerebral artery
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Toxic brain damage
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Swelling
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
- Cerebral Edema
- Edema of the Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
- G936: Cerebral edema
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Sahgal perform as a Neurocritical Care Specialist?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alok Sahgal 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. Sahgal's office.
Does Dr. Sahgal accept my insurance?
Dr. Sahgal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 967-2885 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sahgal accept in Whittier, CA?
Dr. Sahgal in Whittier, 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
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthSmart
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sahgal's office located?
Dr. Alok Sahgal's Primary Practice
12401 Washington Blvd Ste 100
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 967-2885
What is Dr. Sahgal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sahgal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154556256.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sahgal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sahgal
What is Dr. Alok Sahgal's specialty?
Dr. Sahgal is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Whittier, CA. Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed. Contact Dr. Sahgal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alok Sahgal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sahgal is affiliated with Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Neurocritical Care Specialist?
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Is Alok Sahgal accepting new patients in Whittier, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alok Sahgal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alok Sahgal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sahgal's office at (562) 967-2885 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alok Sahgal?
Please contact Dr. Sahgal's office at (562) 967-2885 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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