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Who is Dr. Armacost, Neurologist in Downey, CA?
Dr. Michelle Armacost, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Downey, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Armacost is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Armacost’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. Armacost’s office at (562) 385-7555.
What languages does Dr. Armacost speak?
Dr. Armacost and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Armacost treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Armacost 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. Armacost. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Focal Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Recurrent seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, 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
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40419: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40911: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Post-injury seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R561: Post traumatic seizures
Also known as:
- Neurostimulator Management
- Nerve Stimulator Adjustment
- Implantable Neurostimulator Care
- Deep Brain Stimulator Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4542: Encounter for adjustment and management of neurostimulator
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Which procedures does Dr. Armacost perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michelle Armacost 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. Armacost's office.
Does Dr. Armacost accept my insurance?
Dr. Armacost accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 385-7555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Armacost accept in Downey, CA?
Dr. Armacost in Downey, 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
CalOptima
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Armacost's office located?
Dr. Michelle Armacost's Primary Practice
7601 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 385-7555
What is Dr. Armacost's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Armacost's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609136316.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Armacost?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Armacost
What is Dr. Michelle Armacost's specialty?
Dr. Armacost is a Neurologist near Downey, CA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Armacost to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michelle Armacost affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Armacost is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center. 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 Michelle Armacost accepting new patients in Downey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Armacost is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Armacost offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Armacost's office at (562) 385-7555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Armacost?
Please contact Dr. Armacost's office at (562) 385-7555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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