44 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Gowrinathan, Neurologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Nirmala Gowrinathan, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Gowrinathan graduated from Faculty of Health-Care Sciences. Dr. Gowrinathan is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gowrinathan’s office at (323) 783-4011.
Where did Dr. Gowrinathan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Ceylon, Faculty of Medicine | Faculty of Health-Care Sciences
Is Dr. Gowrinathan board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Nirmala Gowrinathan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Gowrinathan speak?
Dr. Gowrinathan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Gowrinathan treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Gowrinathan 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. Gowrinathan. 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:
- Migraine
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Tic Disorder
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
- Tics
- Tourette Syndrome
- Involuntary Movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
- F959: Tic disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- New Daily Persistent Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
- NDPH', 'Chronic daily headache onset', 'Headache that started suddenly and won't go away
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
- G4452: New daily persistent headache (NDPH)
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Caregiver Refused Vaccination for Patient
- Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
- Caregiver vaccine refusal
- Parental vaccine refusal
- Guardian refused immunization
- Vaccine Refusal
- Patient Declined Vaccination
- Unvaccinated by Choice
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2882: Immunization not carried out because of caregiver refusal
- Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason
Also known as:
- Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Concussion
- PCS
- Post-traumatic brain injury syndrome
- Lingering concussion symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0781: Postconcussional syndrome
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Gowrinathan perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nirmala Gowrinathan 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. Gowrinathan's office.
Does Dr. Gowrinathan accept my insurance?
Dr. Gowrinathan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 783-4011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gowrinathan accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Gowrinathan 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Gowrinathan's office located?
Dr. Nirmala Gowrinathan's Primary Practice
4733 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 783-4011
What is Dr. Gowrinathan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gowrinathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043381015.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gowrinathan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gowrinathan
What is Dr. Nirmala Gowrinathan's specialty?
Dr. Gowrinathan is a Neurologist near Los Angeles, CA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Gowrinathan to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nirmala Gowrinathan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Gowrinathan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Nirmala Gowrinathan accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nirmala Gowrinathan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nirmala Gowrinathan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gowrinathan's office at (323) 783-4011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nirmala Gowrinathan?
Please contact Dr. Gowrinathan's office at (323) 783-4011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nirmala Gowrinathan have?
Dr. Nirmala Gowrinathan is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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