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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stankus, Neurologist in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Seth Stankus, DO is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Stankus is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stankus’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stankus’s office at (253) 926-7344.
Where did Dr. Stankus go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences
What languages does Dr. Stankus speak?
Dr. Stankus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Stankus typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Stankus 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. Stankus. 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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Focal Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Stankus typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Seth Stankus 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. Stankus' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Stankus accept my insurance?
Dr. Stankus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 926-7344 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stankus accept in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Stankus in Gig Harbor, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Washington
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Stankus' office located?
Dr. Seth Stankus' Primary Practice
4700 Point Fosdick Dr Ste 111
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 926-7344
What is Dr. Stankus's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stankus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285791079.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stankus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stankus
What is Dr. Seth Stankus's specialty?
Dr. Stankus is a Neurologist near Gig Harbor, WA.
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. Seth Stankus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stankus is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor, St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa, St. Michael 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Seth Stankus accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?
Yes, Dr. Seth Stankus is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Seth Stankus offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stankus's office at (253) 926-7344 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Seth Stankus?
Please contact Dr. Stankus's office at (253) 926-7344 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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