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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wiegand, Pediatric Neurologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sarah Wiegand, DO is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wiegand is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wiegand’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wiegand’s office at (858) 966-5819.
What languages does Dr. Wiegand speak?
Dr. Wiegand and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wiegand treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Wiegand 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. Wiegand. 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
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- 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
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Brain Damage from Lack of Oxygen in Newborns (HIE)
- Moderate Brain Damage from Lack of Oxygen in Newborns (HIE)
- Brain Disease
- Childbirth Problems
- HIE in Newborns
- Birth Asphyxia Brain Injury
- Neonatal HIE
- Moderate HIE
- Moderate Birth Asphyxia Brain Injury
- Moderate Neonatal HIE
ICD-10 Codes:
- P9160: Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE], unspecified
- P9162: Moderate hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]
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:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Newborn Brain Disorder
- Infant Encephalopathy
- Neonatal Encephalopathy
- Newborn Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- P91819: Neonatal encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Newborn Seizures
- Seizures
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant convulsions
- Neonatal seizures
- Baby fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- P90: Convulsions of newborn
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Behavioral Changes
- Mental Disorder
- Changes in behavior
- Unusual appearance
- Behavioral symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4689: Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior
Also known as:
- Other Muscle Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Various Muscle Conditions
- Uncommon Muscle Problems
- Specific Muscle Ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6289: Other specified disorders of muscle
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:
- Severe Newborn Brain Bleeding
- Brain Disease
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Intraventricular Hemorrhage Grade 4
- IVH Grade 4
- Major Brain Hemorrhage in Newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- P5222: Intraventricular (nontraumatic) hemorrhage, grade 4, of newborn
Also known as:
- Newborn Brain Bleed (Grade 3)
- Brain Disease
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Neonatal Intraventricular Hemorrhage Grade 3
- IVH Grade 3 in Newborns
- Infant Brain Bleed Grade 3
ICD-10 Codes:
- P5221: Intraventricular (nontraumatic) hemorrhage, grade 3, of newborn
Also known as:
- Newborn Respiratory Failure
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Neonatal Respiratory Failure
- Infant Lung Failure
- Newborn Breathing Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- P285: Respiratory failure of newborn
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Wiegand perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Wiegand 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. Wiegand's office.
Does Dr. Wiegand accept my insurance?
Dr. Wiegand 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. Wiegand accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Wiegand 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
CalOptima
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wiegand's office located?
What is Dr. Wiegand's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wiegand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164818035.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wiegand?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wiegand
What is Dr. Sarah Wiegand's specialty?
Dr. Wiegand 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. Wiegand to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sarah Wiegand affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wiegand is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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
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Is Sarah Wiegand accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Wiegand is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Wiegand offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wiegand's office at (858) 966-5819 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Wiegand?
Please contact Dr. Wiegand's office at (858) 966-5819 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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