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Who is Dr. Koo, Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Benjamin Koo, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Koo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Koo’s office at (206) 616-5207.
What languages does Dr. Koo speak?
Dr. Koo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Koo treat?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Koo 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. Koo. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Nerve Pain
- Skin Numbness
- Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neuralgia
- Neuritis
- Nerve inflammation
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Periodic Paralysis
- Paralysis
- Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis
- Hypokalemic periodic paralysis
- Familial Periodic Paralysis
- Hypokalemic Paralysis
- Hyperkalemic Paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G723: Periodic paralysis
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Neurological Disorder
- Neurologic Disease
- Nervous System Diseases
- Brain Disorders
- Spinal Cord Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8669: Personal history of other diseases of the nervous system and sense organs
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Which procedures does Dr. Koo perform as a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Benjamin Koo 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. Koo's office.
Does Dr. Koo accept my insurance?
Dr. Koo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 616-5207 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Koo accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Koo in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CalOptima
Cambia (Regence)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medica
Medicare
Peace Health
Providence Health Plans
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Koo's office located?
What is Dr. Koo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Koo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801154695.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Koo
What is Dr. Benjamin Koo's specialty?
Dr. Koo is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist near Seattle, WA. A neurologist or child neurologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of nerve, muscle, and neuromuscular junction disorders is responsible to treat conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune-mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis), and neuromuscular transmission disorders like myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome. Contact Dr. Koo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Koo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Koo is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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
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Is Benjamin Koo accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Koo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Koo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Koo's office at (206) 616-5207 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Koo?
Please contact Dr. Koo's office at (206) 616-5207 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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