Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alexander, Pediatric Neurologist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. John Alexander, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA. He is board certified. Dr. Alexander graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Cardiovascular Surgery; Univ Of Chicago Hosps, General Surgery. Dr. Alexander is fluent in English, Bislama, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alexander’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alexander’s office at (206) 987-2000.
Where did Dr. Alexander go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Cardiovascular Surgery; Univ Of Chicago Hosps, General Surgery | Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital - Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch | Neurology, Children's Hospital Boston, Boston | Monmouth Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa | University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Is Dr. Alexander board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. John Alexander, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Alexander speak?
Dr. Alexander and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bislama
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Alexander typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
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
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Alexander typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. John Alexander 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. Alexander's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alexander accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 987-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alexander accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Alexander in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alexander's office located?
Dr. John Alexander's Primary Practice
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 987-2000
What is Dr. Alexander's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alexander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992726350.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alexander?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alexander
What is Dr. John Alexander's specialty?
Dr. Alexander is a Pediatric Neurologist near Seattle, WA.
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. John Alexander affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alexander is affiliated with Confluence Health Hospital - Central Campus, Overlake Hospital 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
When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is John Alexander accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. John Alexander is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Alexander offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alexander's office at (206) 987-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Alexander?
Please contact Dr. Alexander's office at (206) 987-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Alexander have?
Dr. John Alexander is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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