17 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Matsumoto, Neurologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Joyce Matsumoto, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Matsumoto completed her residency at University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Matsumoto is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Matsumoto’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Matsumoto’s office.
Where did Dr. Matsumoto go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Clinical Neurophysiology, UCSF Medical Center
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles
Is Dr. Matsumoto board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Joyce Matsumoto, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2008, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2009
What languages does Dr. Matsumoto speak?
Dr. Matsumoto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Matsumoto typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Matsumoto 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. Matsumoto. 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:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- LGS
- Childhood epileptic encephalopathy
- Atypical absence epilepsy
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-Resistant Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Continuous Intractable Focal Seizures
- Refractory Complex Partial Status Epilepticus
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40813: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40211: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Matsumoto typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Matsumoto performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Matsumoto. 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:
- Video EEG Monitoring (Long-Term)
- VEEG
- Continuous EEG with video
- Long-term seizure monitoring
- 24-hour EEG with video
CPT Codes:
- 95720: Electroencephalogram (EEG), continuous recording, physician or other qualified health care professional review of recorded events, analysis of spike and seizure detection, each increment of greater than 12 hours, up to 26 hours of EEG recording, interpretation and report after each 24-hour period; with video (VEEG)
Does Dr. Matsumoto accept my insurance?
Dr. Matsumoto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Matsumoto accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Matsumoto 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Matsumoto's office located?
22-474 Mdcc Box 951752
Ucla Division of Pediatric Neurology 22-474 Mdcc Box 951752
Los Angeles, CA 90095
What is Dr. Matsumoto's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Matsumoto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194868182.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Matsumoto?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Matsumoto
What is Dr. Joyce Matsumoto's specialty?
Dr. Matsumoto is a Neurologist near Los Angeles, 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. Joyce Matsumoto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Matsumoto is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Bakersfield Memorial 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
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Is Joyce Matsumoto accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joyce Matsumoto is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joyce Matsumoto offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Matsumoto's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joyce Matsumoto?
Please contact Dr. Matsumoto's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joyce Matsumoto have?
Dr. Joyce Matsumoto is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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