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Dr. Cara Siegel, MD
Hospitalist
,Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist
,Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist
Santa Monica, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Siegel, Hospitalist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Cara Siegel, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Siegel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Siegel’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Siegel’s office at (310) 267-3840.
What languages does Dr. Siegel speak?
Dr. Siegel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Siegel treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Siegel 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. Siegel. 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:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Dementia with Agitation
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Dementia
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- DLB
- Lewy Body Disease
- Agitated dementia
- Restlessness in dementia
- Behavioral problems with dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies
- F03911: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with agitation
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Also known as:
- Corticobasal Degeneration
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- CBD
- Corticobasal Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3185: Corticobasal degeneration
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Nerve Pain
- Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neuralgia
- Neuritis
- Nerve inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple System Atrophy
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Multiple system atrophy
- MSA
- Shy-Drager syndrome
- Degenerative autonomic disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G903: Multi-system degeneration of the autonomic nervous system
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Which procedures does Dr. Siegel perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Cara Siegel may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Siegel's office.
Does Dr. Siegel accept my insurance?
Dr. Siegel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 267-3840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Siegel accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Siegel in Santa Monica, 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
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Siegel's office located?
Dr. Cara Siegel's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 267-3840
What is Dr. Siegel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Siegel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336503572.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Siegel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Siegel
What is Dr. Cara Siegel's specialty?
Dr. Siegel is a Hospitalist near Santa Monica, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Siegel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Cara Siegel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Siegel is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla 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
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Is Cara Siegel accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Cara Siegel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cara Siegel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Siegel's office at (310) 267-3840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cara Siegel?
Please contact Dr. Siegel's office at (310) 267-3840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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