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Who is Dr. Tsuboyama, Pediatric Neurologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Melissa Tsuboyama, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. She is board certified. Dr. Tsuboyama is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tsuboyama’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tsuboyama’s office at (617) 355-6000.
What languages does Dr. Tsuboyama speak?
Dr. Tsuboyama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tsuboyama treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Tsuboyama 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. Tsuboyama. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Intractable Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Epileptic Spasms
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Recurrent seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant epilepsy
- Refractory epilepsy
- Hard-to-treat epilepsy
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Drug-Resistant Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Continuous Intractable Focal Seizures
- Refractory Complex Partial Status Epilepticus
- Infantile spasms
- West syndrome
- Spasmodic seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40804: Other epilepsy, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40419: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40911: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40211: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40824: Epileptic spasms, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Which procedures does Dr. Tsuboyama perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Melissa Tsuboyama 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. Tsuboyama's office.
Does Dr. Tsuboyama accept my insurance?
Dr. Tsuboyama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tsuboyama accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Tsuboyama in Boston, MA 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 Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Plans
Martin's Point
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tsuboyama's office located?
Dr. Melissa Tsuboyama's Primary Practice
300 Longwood Ave # 3446
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 355-6000
What is Dr. Tsuboyama's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tsuboyama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134495435.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tsuboyama?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tsuboyama
What is Dr. Melissa Tsuboyama's specialty?
Dr. Tsuboyama is a Pediatric Neurologist near Boston, MA. 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. Tsuboyama to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melissa Tsuboyama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tsuboyama is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Boston Childrens Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Neurologist?
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Is Melissa Tsuboyama accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Tsuboyama is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Tsuboyama offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tsuboyama's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Tsuboyama?
Please contact Dr. Tsuboyama's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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