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Dr. Rifali Patel, MD

Pediatric Neurologist, Pediatrician, Clinical Neurophysiologist, Neurologist

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. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Patel typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
    • Absence Epilepsy
    • 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

    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

    What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Patel typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Rifali Patel may include:

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Group Administrators Ltd

    • HealthPartners

    • Medicare

    • Midlands Choice (NE)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Rifali Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. 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

    When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Rifali Patel?

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (515) 643-6290 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Patel's office located?

    Dr. Patel's office is located in Des Moines, IA.