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Who is Dr. Vishwanath, Pediatric Neurologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Vijay Vishwanath, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Vishwanath is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vishwanath’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vishwanath’s office at (323) 361-8408.
Is Dr. Vishwanath board certified in Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Vijay Vishwanath, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2015
What languages does Dr. Vishwanath speak?
Dr. Vishwanath and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Vishwanath treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Vishwanath 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. Vishwanath. 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.
Also known as:
- Tourette Syndrome
- Tic Disorder
- Other Tic Disorder
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Tourette's
- Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
- Tics
- Involuntary Movements
- Atypical tic disorder
- Unspecified tics
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- F952: Tourette's disorder
- F959: Tic disorder, unspecified
- F958: Other tic disorders
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neurofibromatosis type 1
- Neurofibromatosis type 2
- NF1
- Von Recklinghausen disease
- Peripheral neurofibromatosis
- NF', 'Genetic nerve disorder', 'Von Recklinghausen's disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8501: Neurofibromatosis, type 1
- Q8500: Neurofibromatosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Tic Disorder
- Temporary Tic Disorder
- Movement Disorder
- Persistent Motor Tic Disorder
- Persistent Vocal Tic Disorder
- Long-Term Tic Disorder
- Transient Motor Tic
- Transient Vocal Tic
- Short-Term Tic Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F951: Chronic motor or vocal tic disorder
- F950: Transient tic disorder
Also known as:
- Cafe-au-lait Spots
- Birthmarks
- CALMs
- Coffee-with-Milk Spots
- Light Brown Birthmarks
ICD-10 Codes:
- L813: Cafe au lait spots
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
Which procedures does Dr. Vishwanath perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vijay Vishwanath 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vishwanath's office.
Does Dr. Vishwanath accept my insurance?
Dr. Vishwanath accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 361-8408 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vishwanath accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Vishwanath 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
Altamed Health Services
Apex Healthcare
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Medicaid
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vishwanath's office located?
Dr. Vijay Vishwanath's Primary Practice
4650 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 361-8408
What is Dr. Vishwanath's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vishwanath's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457679706.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vishwanath?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vishwanath
What is Dr. Vijay Vishwanath's specialty?
Dr. Vishwanath is a Pediatric Neurologist near Los Angeles, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Vishwanath to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vijay Vishwanath affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Vishwanath is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Vijay Vishwanath accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vijay Vishwanath is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vijay Vishwanath offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vishwanath's office at (323) 361-8408 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vijay Vishwanath?
Please contact Dr. Vishwanath's office at (323) 361-8408 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vijay Vishwanath have?
Dr. Vijay Vishwanath is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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