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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Villanueva, Pediatric Neurologist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Farah Villanueva, DO is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA. Dr. Villanueva is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Villanueva’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Villanueva’s office at (310) 374-8191.
What languages does Dr. Villanueva speak?
Dr. Villanueva and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Villanueva typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Villanueva 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. Villanueva. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Reduced Mobility
- Walking Problems
- Limited movement
- Difficulty walking
- Impaired mobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7409: Other reduced mobility
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Villanueva typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Villanueva 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. Villanueva. 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 Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
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:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
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
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Does Dr. Villanueva accept my insurance?
Dr. Villanueva accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 374-8191 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Villanueva accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Villanueva in Torrance, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Villanueva's office located?
Dr. Farah Villanueva's Primary Practice
4101 Torrance Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 374-8191
What is Dr. Villanueva's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Villanueva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144511262.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Villanueva?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Villanueva
What is Dr. Farah Villanueva's specialty?
Dr. Villanueva is a Pediatric Neurologist near Torrance, CA.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Farah Villanueva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Villanueva is affiliated with Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena 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
When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Farah Villanueva accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Farah Villanueva is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Farah Villanueva offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Villanueva's office at (310) 374-8191 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Farah Villanueva?
Please contact Dr. Villanueva's office at (310) 374-8191 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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