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Dr. Cara Piccoli, MD
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Piccoli, Pediatric Neurologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Cara Piccoli, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Piccoli is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Piccoli’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Piccoli’s office at (610) 639-0778.
What languages does Dr. Piccoli speak?
Dr. Piccoli and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Piccoli treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Piccoli 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. Piccoli. 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:
- Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- DMD
- BMD
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7101: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- SMA
- Progressive Muscle Weakness
- Motor Neuron Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- G129: Spinal muscular atrophy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- CMT Disease
- Hereditary Motor Sensory Neuropathy
- Peroneal Muscular Atrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G600: Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
Also known as:
- Pompe Disease
- Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
- Pompe disease
- GSD II
- Glycogen Storage Disease Type II
- Acid Maltase Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7402: Pompe disease
Which procedures does Dr. Piccoli perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Cara Piccoli 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. Piccoli's office.
Does Dr. Piccoli accept my insurance?
Dr. Piccoli accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 639-0778 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Piccoli accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Piccoli in Palo Alto, 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
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Mateo
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Partnership Health Plan
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Piccoli's office located?
What is Dr. Piccoli's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Piccoli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144713215.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Piccoli?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Piccoli
What is Dr. Cara Piccoli's specialty?
Dr. Piccoli is a Pediatric Neurologist near Palo Alto, CA. 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. Piccoli to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Cara Piccoli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Piccoli is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford. 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 Cara Piccoli accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Cara Piccoli is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cara Piccoli offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Piccoli's office at (610) 639-0778 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cara Piccoli?
Please contact Dr. Piccoli's office at (610) 639-0778 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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