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Dr. Kanwal Nayyar, MD

Dr. Kanwal Nayyar, MD

Mission Hills, CA

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nayyar, Neurologist in Mission Hills, CA?

    Dr. Kanwal Nayyar, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Mission Hills, CA. He has been practicing for over 40 years. Dr. Nayyar graduated from University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi University,New Delhi, India and completed his residency at United Hlthcre Sys/United M C. Dr. Nayyar is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nayyar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nayyar’s office at (818) 898-9898.

    Where did Dr. Nayyar go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: United Hlthcre Sys/United M C | United Hospital Center Program

    • Medical School: University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi University,New Delhi, India | University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi University,New Delhi, India | Butler University in Indianapolis | University College Dublin School of Medicine and Medical Science

    What languages does Dr. Nayyar speak?

    Dr. Nayyar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Panjabi; Punjabi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Nayyar typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Nayyar 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. Nayyar. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Epilepsy
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Tension Headache
    • Headache
    • Stress Headache
    • Muscle Contraction Headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G44209: Tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable

    Also known as:

    • Progressive Nerve Damage of Unknown Cause
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Progressive Peripheral Neuropathy
    • Nerve Damage without Known Cause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G603: Idiopathic progressive neuropathy

    Also known as:

    • Dementia Due to Other Condition
    • Dementia
    • Secondary dementia
    • Dementia from other medical causes
    • Cognitive decline from underlying disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0280: Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Blood Clot in Brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6340: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of unspecified cerebral artery

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Nayyar typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Nayyar 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. Nayyar. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Guided Lumbar Puncture
    • Guided Spinal Tap
    • Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
    • CT Guided Spinal Tap
    • Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture

    CPT Codes:

    • 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance

    Does Dr. Nayyar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nayyar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 898-9898 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nayyar accept in Mission Hills, CA?

    Dr. Nayyar in Mission Hills, 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Nayyar's office located?

    Dr. Kanwal Nayyar's Primary Practice

    14901 Rinaldi St Ste 325

    Mission Hills, CA 91345

    (818) 898-9898

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    What is Dr. Nayyar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Nayyar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043238371.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nayyar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nayyar

    What is Dr. Kanwal Nayyar's specialty?

    Dr. Nayyar is a Neurologist near Mission Hills, 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. Kanwal Nayyar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nayyar is affiliated with Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Usc Arcadia Hospital 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

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    Is Kanwal Nayyar accepting new patients in Mission Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kanwal Nayyar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kanwal Nayyar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nayyar's office at (818) 898-9898 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kanwal Nayyar?

    Please contact Dr. Nayyar's office at (818) 898-9898 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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