17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Poston, Clinical Neurophysiologist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Kathleen Poston, MD is a Clinical Neurophysiologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Poston is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Poston’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Poston’s office at (650) 723-4000.
Is Dr. Poston board certified as a Clinical Neurophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Kathleen Poston, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Poston speak?
Dr. Poston and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Clinical Neurophysiologist like Dr. Poston typically treat?
As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Dr. Poston 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. Poston. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements
- PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
- On-Off Parkinson's
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods
- Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Genetic Dystonia
- Dystonia
- Dystonia 6
- Early-onset isolated dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
- Hereditary Dystonia
- Torsion Dystonia
- Early-Onset Dystonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
- G241: Genetic torsion dystonia
Also known as:
- Dry Mouth
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Xerostomia
- Lack of Saliva
- Saliva Production Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- K117: Disturbances of salivary secretion
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
What procedures does a Clinical Neurophysiologist like Dr. Poston typically perform?
As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Dr. Poston 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. Poston. 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:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
- Botox for Salivary Glands
- Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
- Parotid Gland Nerve Block
- Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Poston accept my insurance?
Dr. Poston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Poston accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Poston in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Poston's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Functiol brain networks and abnormal connectivity in the movement disorders
, 2012
Network correlates of disease severity in multiple system atrophy
, 2012
AAV2-GAD gene therapy for advanced Parkinson's disease: a double-blind, sham-surgery controlled
, 2011
Differential diagnosis of parkinsonism: a metabolic imaging study using pattern alysis
, 2010
Abnormalities in Metabolic Network Activity Precede the Onset of Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's
, 2010
Fragile X-Associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS) with Myoclonus
, 2010
FDG PET in the Evaluation of Parkinson's Disease.
, 2010
Action tremor of the legs in essential tremor: Prevalence, clinical correlates
, 2009
Network biomarkers for the diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders
, 2009
Movement disorder emergencies
, 2008
Zydis selegilline in the magement of Parkinson's disease
, 2007
What is Dr. Poston's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Poston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114053808.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poston?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Poston
What is Dr. Kathleen Poston's specialty?
Dr. Poston is a Clinical Neurophysiologist near Stanford, CA.
What does a Clinical Neurophysiologist do?
Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty that focuses on diagnosing and managing disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems through a combination of clinical assessment and electrophysiologic testing. This includes techniques such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
Is this Dr. Kathleen Poston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Poston is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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
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Is Kathleen Poston accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kathleen Poston is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathleen Poston offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Poston's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Poston?
Please contact Dr. Poston's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kathleen Poston have?
Dr. Kathleen Poston is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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