Dr. Courtney Wusthoff, MD
Sacramento, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wusthoff, Pediatric Neurologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Courtney Wusthoff, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Wusthoff graduated from University of California. Dr. Wusthoff is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wusthoff’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wusthoff’s office at (650) 721-5889.
Where did Dr. Wusthoff go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of California
Is Dr. Wusthoff board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Courtney Wusthoff, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Wusthoff speak?
Dr. Wusthoff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Wusthoff typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Wusthoff 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. Wusthoff. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex 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
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Wusthoff typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Courtney Wusthoff 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. Wusthoff's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wusthoff accept my insurance?
Dr. Wusthoff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 721-5889 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wusthoff accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Wusthoff in Sacramento, 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
California Water Service Group
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
Santa Cruz County
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wusthoff's office located?
Dr. Courtney Wusthoff's Primary Practice
4860 Y St Ste 3700
Sacramento, CA 95817
(650) 721-5889
Recognitions
Publications
Electrographic seizures are associated with brain injury
, 2014
Risk factors for EEG seizures in neotes treated with hypothermia: A multicenter cohort study.
, 2014
Electrographic seizures and status epilepticus
, 2013
Neurodevelopmental outcome in children with congenital heart disease
, 2013
Amplitude-Integrated Electro-encephalography The Child Neurologist's Perspective
, 2013
How to use: the neotal neurological examition.
, 2013
Genetic testing in children with epilepsy.
, 2013
Diagnosing Neotal Seizures and Status Epilepticus
, 2013
American Clinical Neurophysiology Society Standardized EEG Terminology and Categorization
, 2013
Hypoglycaemia and neotal brain injury
, 2013
White Matter and Cortical Injury in Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
, 2012
Feeding and communication impairments in infants with central grey matter lesions following perital
, 2012
Neotal Seizures and Status Epilepticus
, 2012
Prediction of neurodevelopmental outcome after hypoxic
, 2012
Amplitude-integrated electroencephalography: a ruway horse?
, 2012
Modified Pediatric ASPECTS Correlates with Infarct Volume in Childhood Arterial Ischemic Stroke.
, 2012
The American Clinical Neurophysiology Society's Guideline on Continuous Electroencephalography
, 2011
Risk of Later Seizure After Perital Arterial Ischemic Stroke: A Prospective Cohort Study
, 2011
Electrographic Seizures During Therapeutic Hypothermia for Neotal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
, 2011
The ketogenic diet in treatment of two adults with prolonged nonconvulsive status epilepticus
, 2010
Interictal EEG spikes identify the region of electrographic seizure onset in some, but not all
, 2010
Limitations of single-channel EEG on the forehead for neotal seizure detection
, 2009
Hemosiderin-laden macrophages in the cerebrospil fluid of a neote after traumatic lumbar puncture
, 2008
Magement of common neurologic symptoms in pediatric palliative care: Seizures, agitation
, 2007
Differences in pediatric oncologists' estimates of curability
, 2005
The dilemma of confidentiality in Huntington disease
, 2003
Medical mistakes and disclosure: The role of the medical student
, 2001
Numerical subtraction in the pigeon: Evidence for a linear subjective number scale
, 2001
What is Dr. Wusthoff's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wusthoff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215092382.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wusthoff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wusthoff
What is Dr. Courtney Wusthoff's specialty?
Dr. Wusthoff is a Pediatric Neurologist near Sacramento, CA.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Courtney Wusthoff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wusthoff is affiliated with Uc Davis Medical Center, Mercy San Juan 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 Courtney Wusthoff accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Courtney Wusthoff is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Courtney Wusthoff offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wusthoff's office at (650) 721-5889 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Courtney Wusthoff?
Please contact Dr. Wusthoff's office at (650) 721-5889 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Courtney Wusthoff have?
Dr. Courtney Wusthoff is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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