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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vanharen, Pediatric Neurologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Keith Vanharen, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Vanharen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vanharen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vanharen’s office at (650) 497-8000.
What languages does Dr. Vanharen speak?
Dr. Vanharen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vanharen treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Vanharen 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. Vanharen. 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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
- Encephalitis
- Encephalomyelitis
- Brain Swelling
- Spinal Cord Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G0481: Other encephalitis and encephalomyelitis
Also known as:
- X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy
- Leukodystrophies
- X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy
- ALD
- Adrenoleukodystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- E71529: X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, unspecified type
Also known as:
- MOG Antibody Disease
- Demyelinating Disease of Central Nervous System
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- MOGAD
- MOG-Associated Disease
- Myelin Antibody Disorder
- CNS Demyelination
- Nerve Sheath Damage in Brain/Spine
- Myelin Loss Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3781: Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease
- G379: Demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified
- G378: Other specified demyelinating diseases of central nervous system
Also known as:
- Neuromyelitis Optica
- Autoimmune Disease
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Neuromyelitis optica
- NMO', 'Devic's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G360: Neuromyelitis optica [Devic]
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Chorea
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Involuntary Jerking Movements', 'Dance-like Movements', 'Huntington's-like Movements
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- G255: Other chorea
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
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:
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic Neuritis
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
Also known as:
- Other Genetic Syndrome
- Birth Defects
- Rare Birth Defect Syndromes
- Uncommon Congenital Syndromes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8789: Other specified congenital malformation syndromes, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Post-Infectious Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
- Encephalitis
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Post-infectious ADEM
- Infection-related Encephalomyelitis
- Acute Perivascular Myelinoclasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G0401: Postinfectious acute disseminated encephalitis and encephalomyelitis (postinfectious ADEM)
Also known as:
- Unspecified White Matter Disease
- White matter changes in brain
- Brain white matter abnormality
- Leukoencephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9082: White matter disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Down Syndrome
- Trisomy 21
- Mongolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome
- AGS
- Aicardi-Goutières Disease
- Cerebral Calcification with Retinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7981: Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency from Drugs
- Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
- Medication-Caused Immune Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs
Which procedures does Dr. Vanharen perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Keith Vanharen 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. Vanharen's office.
Does Dr. Vanharen accept my insurance?
Dr. Vanharen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vanharen accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Vanharen in Palo Alto, 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
California Water Service Group
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Mateo
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vanharen's office located?
What is Dr. Vanharen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vanharen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174659841.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vanharen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vanharen
What is Dr. Keith Vanharen's specialty?
Dr. Vanharen is a Pediatric Neurologist near Palo Alto, 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. Vanharen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Keith Vanharen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vanharen is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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
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Is Keith Vanharen accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Keith Vanharen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Keith Vanharen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vanharen's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Keith Vanharen?
Please contact Dr. Vanharen's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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