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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pedersen, Neurologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Nigel Pedersen, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pedersen is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pedersen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pedersen’s office at (404) 616-1000.
What languages does Dr. Pedersen speak?
Dr. Pedersen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Pedersen typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Pedersen 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. Pedersen. 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:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Pedersen typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nigel Pedersen 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. Pedersen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pedersen accept my insurance?
Dr. Pedersen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 616-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pedersen accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Pedersen 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
Centene Corporation
Conifer Health Solutions
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pedersen's office located?
What is Dr. Pedersen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pedersen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801023742.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pedersen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pedersen
What is Dr. Nigel Pedersen's specialty?
Dr. Pedersen is a Neurologist near Sacramento, 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. Nigel Pedersen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pedersen is affiliated with Uc Davis Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Nigel Pedersen accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nigel Pedersen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nigel Pedersen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pedersen's office at (404) 616-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nigel Pedersen?
Please contact Dr. Pedersen's office at (404) 616-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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