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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kumar-Pelayo, Epilepsy Specialist in Saint Petersburg, FL?
Dr. Meghna Kumar-Pelayo, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Saint Petersburg, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kumar-Pelayo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumar-Pelayo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumar-Pelayo’s office at (727) 820-7701.
What languages does Dr. Kumar-Pelayo speak?
Dr. Kumar-Pelayo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Kumar-Pelayo typically treat?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Kumar-Pelayo 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. Kumar-Pelayo. 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:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Incomplete Paraplegia
- Paralysis
- Partial lower body paralysis
- Incomplete paralysis of legs
- Partial paraplegia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8222: Paraplegia, incomplete
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Kumar-Pelayo typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Meghna Kumar-Pelayo 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. Kumar-Pelayo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kumar-Pelayo accept my insurance?
Dr. Kumar-Pelayo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 820-7701 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar-Pelayo accept in Saint Petersburg, FL?
Dr. Kumar-Pelayo in Saint Petersburg, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Kumar-Pelayo's office located?
Dr. Meghna Kumar-Pelayo's Primary Practice
1201 5th Ave N Ste 202
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 820-7701
Dr. Meghna Kumar-Pelayo's Practice 3
3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Fl 1
Tampa, FL 33607
What is Dr. Kumar-Pelayo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kumar-Pelayo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629390471.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kumar-Pelayo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kumar-Pelayo
What is Dr. Meghna Kumar-Pelayo's specialty?
Dr. Kumar-Pelayo is a Epilepsy Specialist near Saint Petersburg, FL.
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 this Dr. Meghna Kumar-Pelayo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kumar-Pelayo is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital - Tampa, Morton Plant 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 an Epilepsy Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Meghna Kumar-Pelayo accepting new patients in Saint Petersburg, FL?
Yes, Dr. Meghna Kumar-Pelayo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meghna Kumar-Pelayo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumar-Pelayo's office at (727) 820-7701 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Meghna Kumar-Pelayo?
Please contact Dr. Kumar-Pelayo's office at (727) 820-7701 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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