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Who is Dr. Shahani, Pediatric Neurologist in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Dave Shahani, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Shahani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shahani’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shahani’s office at (682) 885-2500.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shahani?
Dr. Dave Shahani, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Shahani empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fort Worth/TX community, Dr. Shahani is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Shahani speak?
Dr. Shahani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shahani treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Shahani 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. Shahani. 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:
- Focal Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Dravet Syndrome
- Absence Epilepsy
- Intractable Dravet Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epileptic Spasms
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Genetic epilepsy with febrile seizures plus
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy
- SMEI
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant Dravet syndrome
- Refractory Dravet
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Infantile spasms
- West syndrome
- Spasmodic seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40833: Dravet syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40834: Dravet syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40822: Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
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:
- Child Developmental Delay
- Child Development
- Delayed Child Development
- Pediatric Developmental Lag
- Childhood Growth Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6259: Other lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Genetic Risk for Other Disease
- Hereditary Disease Risk
- Increased Risk of Inherited Conditions
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1589: Genetic susceptibility to other disease
Which procedures does Dr. Shahani perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Dave Shahani 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. Shahani's office.
Does Dr. Shahani accept my insurance?
Dr. Shahani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (682) 885-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shahani accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Shahani in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Centene
Cook Children's
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
State of Texas
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shahani's office located?
What is Dr. Shahani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shahani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134419864.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shahani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shahani
What is Dr. Dave Shahani's specialty?
Dr. Shahani is a Pediatric Neurologist near Fort Worth, TX. 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. Shahani to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dave Shahani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shahani is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cook Children's Medical Center. 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 Dave Shahani accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. Dave Shahani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dave Shahani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shahani's office at (682) 885-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dave Shahani?
Please contact Dr. Shahani's office at (682) 885-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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