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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. Dr. Tsuboyama is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tsuboyama’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Tsuboyama typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- 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
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
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Tsuboyama typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Tsuboyama's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Mass General Brigham
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tsuboyama's office located?
Dr. Melissa Tsuboyama's Primary Practice
300 Longwood Ave
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.
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. Melissa Tsuboyama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tsuboyama is affiliated with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Glens Falls Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam, The Miriam Hospital, Mid Coast Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital 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
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
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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