Dr. Chelsea Hesterman, MD
Los Angeles, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hesterman, Neurologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Chelsea Hesterman, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hesterman graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed her residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center Program. Dr. Hesterman is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hesterman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hesterman’s office at (310) 794-1195.
Where did Dr. Hesterman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
What languages does Dr. Hesterman speak?
Dr. Hesterman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Hesterman typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Hesterman 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. Hesterman. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, 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:
- Multiple Joint Tendon and Synovial Disorder
- Tendon and Joint Lining Disorder
- Joint Disorder
- Widespread Tendon Pain
- Multiple Synovial Inflammation
- Generalized Joint Disorder
- Synovial and Tendon Problems
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Joint Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6789: Other specified disorders of synovium and tendon, multiple sites
- M6790: Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Headache
- Nerve Pain in Back of Head
- Occipital Nerve Pain
- Neuralgia of the Head
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5481: Occipital neuralgia
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Hesterman typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Hesterman 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. Hesterman. 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:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
- Trigeminal Nerve Injection
- Facial Nerve Block
- Ophthalmic Nerve Block
- Maxillary Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
- 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
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:
- Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
- Tendon Injection
- Ligament Injection
- Soft Tissue Injection
- Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)
CPT Codes:
- 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
Does Dr. Hesterman accept my insurance?
Dr. Hesterman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 794-1195 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hesterman accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Hesterman 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hesterman's office located?
What is Dr. Hesterman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hesterman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164717385.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hesterman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hesterman
What is Dr. Chelsea Hesterman's specialty?
Dr. Hesterman 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. Chelsea Hesterman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hesterman is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica 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 Chelsea Hesterman accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Chelsea Hesterman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chelsea Hesterman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hesterman's office at (310) 794-1195 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chelsea Hesterman?
Please contact Dr. Hesterman's office at (310) 794-1195 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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