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Dr. Sepideh Akbaripanahi, MD

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Akbaripanahi, Neurologist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Sepideh Akbaripanahi, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Akbaripanahi is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akbaripanahi’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akbaripanahi’s office at (201) 894-5805.

    What languages does Dr. Akbaripanahi speak?

    Dr. Akbaripanahi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Akbaripanahi treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Akbaripanahi 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. Akbaripanahi. 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:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Stroke due to clot
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery

    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:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Disorientation
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Mental Confusion
    • Loss of Bearings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R410: Disorientation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
    • Movement Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
    • Muscle and Joint Problems
    • Bone and Muscle Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Symptoms
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Neurological signs
    • Nerve problems
    • Brain and nerve symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Aphasia
    • Difficulty speaking
    • Language impairment
    • Loss of speech

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4701: Aphasia

    Also known as:

    • Other Nervous System Symptoms
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Unusual Neurological Symptoms
    • Nerve Problems
    • Brain and Nerve Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29818: Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Facial Weakness
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Facial Paralysis', 'Facial Droop', 'Weakness in Face', 'Bell's Palsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29810: Facial weakness

    What procedures does Dr. Akbaripanahi perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Akbaripanahi 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. Akbaripanahi. 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:

    • 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. Akbaripanahi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akbaripanahi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 894-5805 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akbaripanahi accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Akbaripanahi in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Indiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Akbaripanahi's office located?

    Dr. Sepideh Akbaripanahi's Primary Practice

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW

    Washington, DC 20007

    (201) 894-5805

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    Dr. Sepideh Akbaripanahi's Practice 2

    1830 Town Center Dr Ste 410

    Reston, VA 20190

    (703) 722-8665

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    Dr. Sepideh Akbaripanahi's Practice 3

    25 Rockwood Pl Ste 110

    Englewood, NJ 07631

    (201) 894-5805

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    What is Dr. Akbaripanahi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Akbaripanahi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083032304.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akbaripanahi?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akbaripanahi

    What is Dr. Sepideh Akbaripanahi's specialty?

    Dr. Akbaripanahi is a Neurologist near Washington, DC.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. Sepideh Akbaripanahi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Akbaripanahi is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Frederick Health Hospital, VHC Health - Virginia Hospital Center, MedStar Washington Hospital 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

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    Is Sepideh Akbaripanahi accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Sepideh Akbaripanahi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sepideh Akbaripanahi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akbaripanahi's office at (201) 894-5805 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sepideh Akbaripanahi?

    Please contact Dr. Akbaripanahi's office at (201) 894-5805 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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