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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vashist, Neurologist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Alpa Vashist, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. She is board certified. Dr. Vashist is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vashist’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vashist’s office at (202) 346-3000.
Is Dr. Vashist board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Alpa Vashist, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Vashist speak?
Dr. Vashist and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Hindi
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Vashist typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Vashist 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. Vashist. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple 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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism
- Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Vashist typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Alpa Vashist 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. Vashist's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vashist accept my insurance?
Dr. Vashist accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 346-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vashist accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Vashist in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Kaiser Permanente
Not Specified
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vashist's office located?
What is Dr. Vashist's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vashist's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568684603.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vashist?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vashist
What is Dr. Alpa Vashist's specialty?
Dr. Vashist is a Neurologist near Washington, DC.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Alpa Vashist affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vashist is affiliated with Inova Mount Vernon 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alpa Vashist accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Alpa Vashist is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alpa Vashist offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vashist's office at (202) 346-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alpa Vashist?
Please contact Dr. Vashist's office at (202) 346-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alpa Vashist have?
Dr. Alpa Vashist is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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