Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sahagian, Pediatric Neurologist in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Michelle Sahagian, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Encinitas, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Sahagian completed her residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Sahagian is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sahagian’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sahagian’s office at (858) 966-5819.
Where did Dr. Sahagian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of California - San Diego
Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals
Is Dr. Sahagian board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Sahagian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Sahagian speak?
Dr. Sahagian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sahagian treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Sahagian 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. Sahagian. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular 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
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, 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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Stereotyped Movement Disorder
- Mental Disorder
- Repetitive Movements
- Motor Stereotypies
- Habit Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- F984: Stereotyped movement disorders
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:
- Behavioral Changes
- Mental Disorder
- Changes in behavior
- Unusual appearance
- Behavioral symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4689: Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Which procedures does Dr. Sahagian perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Sahagian 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. Sahagian's office.
Does Dr. Sahagian accept my insurance?
Dr. Sahagian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-5819 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sahagian accept in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Sahagian in Encinitas, 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
Community Health Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sahagian's office located?
Dr. Michelle Sahagian's Primary Practice
477 N El Camino Real Bldg D
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 966-5819
What is Dr. Sahagian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sahagian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275604035.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sahagian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sahagian
What is Dr. Michelle Sahagian's specialty?
Dr. Sahagian is a Pediatric Neurologist near Encinitas, 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. Sahagian to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michelle Sahagian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sahagian is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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 Michelle Sahagian accepting new patients in Encinitas, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Sahagian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Sahagian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sahagian's office at (858) 966-5819 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Sahagian?
Please contact Dr. Sahagian's office at (858) 966-5819 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michelle Sahagian have?
Dr. Michelle Sahagian is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology.
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