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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. Dr. Benard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benard’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Benard typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- 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
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
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
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Benard typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Benard's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Benard's office located?
Dr. Shawna Benard's Primary Practice
1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000
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.
What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Shawna Benard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benard is affiliated with Usc Arcadia Hospital, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital, San Gabriel Valley Medical Center 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 an Epilepsy Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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