Dr. Shifteh Sattar, MD
San Diego, CA
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 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. 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 Kaiser Permanente 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 as a 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 a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Sattar typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Generalized 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
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
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
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Sattar typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Sattar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire
Inland Empire Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sattar's office located?
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.
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. Shifteh Sattar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sattar is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Temecula Valley Hospital 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 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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