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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Samarasinghe, Neurologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Ranmal Samarasinghe, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Samarasinghe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Samarasinghe’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Samarasinghe’s office at (310) 206-4855.
What languages does Dr. Samarasinghe speak?
Dr. Samarasinghe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Samarasinghe typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Samarasinghe 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. Samarasinghe. 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Samarasinghe typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Samarasinghe 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. Samarasinghe. 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:
- Auditory Evoked Potentials Test
- BAER test
- ABR test
- Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
- Auditory Brainstem Response
CPT Codes:
- 92653: Auditory evoked potentials; neurodiagnostic, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Samarasinghe accept my insurance?
Dr. Samarasinghe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-4855 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Samarasinghe accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Samarasinghe 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Samarasinghe's office located?
What is Dr. Samarasinghe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Samarasinghe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588906606.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Samarasinghe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Samarasinghe
What is Dr. Ranmal Samarasinghe's specialty?
Dr. Samarasinghe is a Neurologist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Ranmal Samarasinghe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Samarasinghe is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo 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 Ranmal Samarasinghe accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ranmal Samarasinghe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ranmal Samarasinghe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Samarasinghe's office at (310) 206-4855 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ranmal Samarasinghe?
Please contact Dr. Samarasinghe's office at (310) 206-4855 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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