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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sarco, Neurologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Dean Sarco, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Sarco completed his residency at UCLA Med Ctr/UCLA D Geffen School. Dr. Sarco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sarco’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sarco’s office at (617) 355-6388.
Where did Dr. Sarco go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UCLA Med Ctr/UCLA D Geffen School
Is Dr. Sarco board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Dean Sarco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Sarco speak?
Dr. Sarco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Sarco typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Sarco 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. Sarco. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Sarco typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Dean Sarco 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
Please contact Dr. Sarco's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sarco accept my insurance?
Dr. Sarco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6388 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sarco accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Sarco 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
Centene Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sarco's office located?
Dr. Dean Sarco's Primary Practice
1505 N Edgemont St Fl 5
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(617) 355-6388
What is Dr. Sarco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sarco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124045901.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sarco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sarco
What is Dr. Dean Sarco's specialty?
Dr. Sarco is a Neurologist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Dean Sarco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sarco is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Dean Sarco accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Dean Sarco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dean Sarco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sarco's office at (617) 355-6388 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dean Sarco?
Please contact Dr. Sarco's office at (617) 355-6388 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dean Sarco have?
Dr. Dean Sarco is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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