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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walter, Epilepsy Specialist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Jessica Walter, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Walter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walter’s office at (650) 723-4000.
What languages does Dr. Walter speak?
Dr. Walter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Walter typically treat?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Walter 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. Walter. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without 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
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Walter typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Walter performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Walter. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Walter accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walter accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Walter in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Walter's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Walter affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Walter has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital,Stanford, CA
Ranked in 6 Procedures

Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital,Stanford, CA
Ranked in 6 Procedures
Stanford Health Care - Valleycare,Pleasanton, CA
Ranked in 2 Procedures

Stanford Health Care - Valleycare,Pleasanton, CA
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center,Burlingame, CA
Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 6 Procedures

Mills-Peninsula Medical Center,Burlingame, CA
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 6 Procedures
Dameron Hospital,Stockton, CA
Dameron Hospital,Stockton, CA
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital,Hollister, CA
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital,Hollister, CA
Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford,Palo Alto, CA
Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford,Palo Alto, CA
What is Dr. Walter's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518281161.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walter
What is Dr. Jessica Walter's specialty?
Dr. Walter is an Epilepsy Specialist near Stanford, CA.
What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?
Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient.
Is Dr. Jessica Walter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Walter is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Mills-Peninsula 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
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Is Dr. Jessica Walter accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jessica Walter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jessica Walter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Walter's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jessica Walter?
Please contact Dr. Walter's office at (650) 723-4000 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Walter's office located?
Dr. Walter's offices are located in Stanford, CA, Emeryville, CA, and Pleasanton, CA.
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