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Who is Dr. Benard, Epilepsy Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Shawna Benard, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Benard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benard’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benard’s office at (323) 442-5710.
What languages does Dr. Benard speak?
Dr. Benard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Benard treat?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Benard 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. Benard. 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:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
- Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Refractory generalized status epilepticus
- Drug-resistant continuous generalized seizures
- Severe generalized epilepsy
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-Resistant Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Continuous Intractable Focal Seizures
- Refractory Complex Partial Status Epilepticus
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Continuous Complex Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Status Epilepticus
- Prolonged Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40311: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40211: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40201: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorder
- Somnolence
- Drowsiness
- Feeling sleepy all the time
- Hypersomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- R400: Somnolence
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Coma
- Unconscious state
- Deep unconsciousness
- Persistent vegetative state
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4020: Unspecified coma
Also known as:
- Abnormal Brain Scan
- Unusual brain imaging
- Irregular brain scan results
- Brain scan findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9402: Abnormal brain scan
Which procedures does Dr. Benard perform as a Epilepsy Specialist?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shawna Benard 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. Benard's office.
Does Dr. Benard accept my insurance?
Dr. Benard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-5710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benard accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Benard in Los Angeles, 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
Altamed Health Services
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kern Health Systems
Medicaid
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Benard's office located?
Dr. Shawna Benard's Primary Practice
1516 San Pablo St Ste L3100
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 442-5710
What is Dr. Benard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275890287.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benard
What is Dr. Shawna Benard's specialty?
Dr. Benard is a Epilepsy Specialist near Los Angeles, CA. Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Contact Dr. Benard to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shawna Benard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benard is affiliated with Usc Arcadia Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Epilepsy Specialist?
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Is Shawna Benard accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shawna Benard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shawna Benard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benard's office at (323) 442-5710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shawna Benard?
Please contact Dr. Benard's office at (323) 442-5710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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