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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Appu, Pediatric Neurologist in Madera, CA?
Dr. Merveen Appu, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Madera, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Appu is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Appu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Appu’s office at (559) 353-6215.
What languages does Dr. Appu speak?
Dr. Appu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Appu treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Appu 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. Appu. 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:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
- Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- JME
- Impulsive petit mal
- Janus-Kaufmann syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not 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
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40B09: Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Complex Seizures with Fever
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Complex Febrile Seizures
- Prolonged Fever Seizures
- Recurrent Febrile Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R5601: Complex febrile convulsions
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neurofibromatosis type 1
- NF1
- Von Recklinghausen disease
- Peripheral neurofibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8501: Neurofibromatosis, type 1
Also known as:
- Tourette Syndrome
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Tourette's
- Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- F952: Tourette's disorder
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
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:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Which procedures does Dr. Appu perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Merveen Appu 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. Appu's office.
Does Dr. Appu accept my insurance?
Dr. Appu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 353-6215 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Appu accept in Madera, CA?
Dr. Appu in Madera, 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
Central California Alliance for Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Family Health Network
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Mohawk Industries
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Appu's office located?
Dr. Merveen Appu's Primary Practice
9300 Valley Childrens Pl
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 353-6215
What is Dr. Appu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Appu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194046193.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Appu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Appu
What is Dr. Merveen Appu's specialty?
Dr. Appu is a Pediatric Neurologist near Madera, 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. Appu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Merveen Appu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Appu is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center 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 Merveen Appu accepting new patients in Madera, CA?
Yes, Dr. Merveen Appu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Merveen Appu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Appu's office at (559) 353-6215 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Merveen Appu?
Please contact Dr. Appu's office at (559) 353-6215 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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