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Dr. Akash Virupakshaiah, MD
San Francisco, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Virupakshaiah, Pediatric Neurologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Akash Virupakshaiah, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Virupakshaiah is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Virupakshaiah’s office at (855) 722-8273.
What languages does Dr. Virupakshaiah speak?
Dr. Virupakshaiah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Virupakshaiah typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Virupakshaiah 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. Virupakshaiah. 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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Stiff-Person Syndrome
- Autoimmune Disease
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Hereditary hyperekplexia
- Stiff-Man Syndrome
- SPS
- Moersch-Woltman Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G2582: Stiff-man syndrome
Also known as:
- Sarcoidosis Affecting Other Body Parts
- Sarcoidosis
- Extrapulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Systemic Sarcoidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D8689: Sarcoidosis of other sites
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Virupakshaiah typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Akash Virupakshaiah 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
Please contact Dr. Virupakshaiah's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Virupakshaiah accept my insurance?
Dr. Virupakshaiah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (855) 722-8273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Virupakshaiah accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Virupakshaiah in San Francisco, 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
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Virupakshaiah's office located?
Dr. Akash Virupakshaiah's Primary Practice
400 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143
(855) 722-8273
What is Dr. Virupakshaiah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Virupakshaiah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740703412.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Virupakshaiah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Virupakshaiah
What is Dr. Akash Virupakshaiah's specialty?
Dr. Virupakshaiah is a Pediatric Neurologist near San Francisco, CA.
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 this Dr. Akash Virupakshaiah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Virupakshaiah is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical 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
When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Akash Virupakshaiah accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Akash Virupakshaiah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akash Virupakshaiah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Virupakshaiah's office at (855) 722-8273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akash Virupakshaiah?
Please contact Dr. Virupakshaiah's office at (855) 722-8273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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