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Who is Dr. Persa, Pediatric Neurologist in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Laurel Persa is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Persa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Persa’s office at (253) 792-6630.
What languages does Dr. Persa speak?
Dr. Persa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Persa treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Persa 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. Persa. 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:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Other Migraine Types
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Uncommon migraine
- Atypical migraine
- Complex migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43809: Other migraine, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Fever Seizures in Children
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Febrile seizures
- Fever fits
- Childhood fever seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R5600: Simple febrile convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- Headache
- Episodic Tension Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
- Occasional Tension Headache
- Infrequent Tension Headache
- Stress Headache Episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
- G44219: Episodic tension-type headache, not intractable
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Tourette Syndrome
- Movement Disorder
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
- Tourette's
- Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
- F952: Tourette's disorder
Also known as:
- Behavioral Changes
- Mental Disorder
- Changes in behavior
- Unusual appearance
- Behavioral symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4689: Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Which procedures does Dr. Persa perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Laurel Persa 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. Persa's office.
Does Dr. Persa accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Persa's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Persa's office located?
Dr. Laurel Persa's Primary Practice
4700 Point Fosdick Dr Ste 111
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 792-6630
What is Dr. Persa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Persa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235661588.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Persa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Persa
What is Dr. Laurel Persa's specialty?
Dr. Persa is a Pediatric Neurologist near Gig Harbor, WA. 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. Persa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Laurel Persa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Persa 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 Laurel Persa accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?
Yes, Dr. Laurel Persa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laurel Persa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Persa's office at (253) 792-6630 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laurel Persa?
Please contact Dr. Persa's office at (253) 792-6630 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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