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Dr. Rifali Patel, MD
Des Moines, IA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Patel, Pediatric Neurologist in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Rifali Patel, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA. She is board certified. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (515) 643-6290.
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Focal Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- JME
- Impulsive petit mal
- Janus-Kaufmann syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40B09: Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Fever Seizures in Children
- Complex Seizures with Fever
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Febrile seizures
- Fever fits
- Childhood fever seizures
- Complex Febrile Seizures
- Prolonged Fever Seizures
- Recurrent Febrile Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R5600: Simple febrile convulsions
- R5601: Complex febrile convulsions
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
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:
- Newborn Seizures
- Seizures
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant convulsions
- Neonatal seizures
- Baby fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- P90: Convulsions of newborn
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Patel perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rifali Patel 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. Patel's office.
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 643-6290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Patel in Des Moines, IA 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
Centivo
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
HealthPartners
Medicare
Midlands Choice (NE)
State of Iowa
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
Dr. Rifali Patel's Primary Practice
330 Laurel St Ste 1200
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 643-6290
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477950988.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Rifali Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Pediatric Neurologist near Des Moines, IA. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Patel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rifali Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Patel is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Rifali Patel accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. Rifali Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rifali Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (515) 643-6290 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rifali Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (515) 643-6290 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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