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Dr. Michaela Castello, MD, PHD
Seattle, WA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castello, Pediatric Neurologist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Michaela Castello, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA. Dr. Castello is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castello’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castello’s office at (206) 520-5000.
What languages does Dr. Castello speak?
Dr. Castello and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Castello typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Castello 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. Castello. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Castello typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Michaela Castello 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. Castello's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Castello accept my insurance?
Dr. Castello accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 520-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castello accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Castello in Seattle, WA 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
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Santa Cruz County
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Castello's office located?
Dr. Michaela Castello's Primary Practice
1959 NE Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 520-5000
What is Dr. Castello's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Castello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952807406.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castello?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Castello
What is Dr. Michaela Castello's specialty?
Dr. Castello is a Pediatric Neurologist near Seattle, WA.
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. Michaela Castello affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Castello is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Renown Regional 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
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 Michaela Castello accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Michaela Castello is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michaela Castello offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castello's office at (206) 520-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michaela Castello?
Please contact Dr. Castello's office at (206) 520-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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