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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nwaobi, Pediatric Neurologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Sinifunanya Nwaobi, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nwaobi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nwaobi’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nwaobi’s office at (310) 794-1195.
What languages does Dr. Nwaobi speak?
Dr. Nwaobi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nwaobi treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Nwaobi 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. Nwaobi. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Other Migraine Types
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Common migraine
- Pulsating headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Uncommon migraine
- Atypical migraine
- Complex migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43701: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43901: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43001: Migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43809: Other migraine, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Headache
- Nerve Pain in Back of Head
- Occipital Nerve Pain
- Neuralgia of the Head
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5481: Occipital neuralgia
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tic Douloureux
- Facial Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G500: Trigeminal neuralgia
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does Dr. Nwaobi perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Nwaobi performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Nwaobi. 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:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
- Trigeminal Nerve Injection
- Facial Nerve Block
- Ophthalmic Nerve Block
- Maxillary Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
- 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Nwaobi accept my insurance?
Dr. Nwaobi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 794-1195 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nwaobi accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Nwaobi in Los Angeles, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
FirstMerit Corporation
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nwaobi's office located?
Dr. Sinifunanya Nwaobi's Primary Practice
100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 245
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 794-1195
What is Dr. Nwaobi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nwaobi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811381882.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwaobi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nwaobi
What is Dr. Sinifunanya Nwaobi's specialty?
Dr. Nwaobi is a Pediatric Neurologist near Los Angeles, 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. Nwaobi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sinifunanya Nwaobi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nwaobi is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica 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 Sinifunanya Nwaobi accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sinifunanya Nwaobi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sinifunanya Nwaobi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nwaobi's office at (310) 794-1195 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sinifunanya Nwaobi?
Please contact Dr. Nwaobi's office at (310) 794-1195 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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