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Dr. Shifteh Sattar, MD
San Diego, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sattar, Pediatric Neurologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Shifteh Sattar, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Sattar graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed her residency at University of Nevada School of Medicine Program. Dr. Sattar is fluent in English, Afrikaans, Armenian, Hindi, and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sattar’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sattar’s office at (858) 966-5819.
Where did Dr. Sattar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Nevada School of Medicine Program
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Sattar board certified in Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Shifteh Sattar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Sattar speak?
Dr. Sattar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Afrikaans
Armenian
English
Hindi
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Sattar treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Sattar 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. Sattar. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Recurrent seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex 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
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40802: Other epilepsy, 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified 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
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Functional Implants
- Various Medical Devices
- Specialized Implants
- Functional Prosthetics
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9689: Presence of other specified functional implants
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Sattar perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shifteh Sattar 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. Sattar's office.
Does Dr. Sattar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sattar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-5819 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sattar accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sattar in San Diego, 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
Centene
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire
Other Health Care Provider
Scripps Health
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sattar's office located?
Dr. Shifteh Sattar's Primary Practice
3020 Childrens Way
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 966-5819
What is Dr. Sattar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sattar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750407300.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sattar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sattar
What is Dr. Shifteh Sattar's specialty?
Dr. Sattar is a Pediatric Neurologist near San Diego, 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. Sattar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shifteh Sattar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sattar is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Shifteh Sattar accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shifteh Sattar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shifteh Sattar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sattar's office at (858) 966-5819 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shifteh Sattar?
Please contact Dr. Sattar's office at (858) 966-5819 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shifteh Sattar have?
Dr. Shifteh Sattar is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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