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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Koo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Koo typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, 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:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Koo typically perform?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Koo 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. 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. 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)
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
Cambia Health Solutions
H & R Block
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Not Specified
Providence Health & Services
State of California
Unknown
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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.
What does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Koo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Koo is affiliated with Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center, Peacehealth St. John Medical Center, Ohsu Hospital - Portland 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
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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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