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Dr. Meriam Makary-Botros, MD

Loma Linda, CA

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    Who is Dr. Makary-Botros, Pediatric Neurologist in Loma Linda, CA?

    Dr. Meriam Makary-Botros, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Loma Linda, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Makary-Botros is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Makary-Botros’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Makary-Botros’s office at (909) 558-8131.

    Is Dr. Makary-Botros board certified in Pediatric Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Meriam Makary-Botros, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Makary-Botros speak?

    Dr. Makary-Botros and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Makary-Botros treat?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Makary-Botros 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. Makary-Botros. 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:

    • Epilepsy
    • Absence Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Petit mal seizures
    • Absence seizures
    • Absence seizure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Migraine
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    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:

    • Caregiver Refused Vaccination for Patient
    • Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
    • Caregiver vaccine refusal
    • Parental vaccine refusal
    • Guardian refused immunization
    • Vaccine Refusal
    • Patient Declined Vaccination
    • Unvaccinated by Choice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2882: Immunization not carried out because of caregiver refusal
    • Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Other Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder
    • Mixed Cerebral Palsy
    • Atypical CP
    • Unspecified Cerebral Palsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
    • G808: Other cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Tic Disorder
    • Movement Disorder
    • Tics
    • Tourette Syndrome
    • Involuntary Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F959: Tic disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Microcephaly
    • Brain Malformations
    • Autosomal recessive primary microcephaly
    • Small Head Syndrome
    • Congenital Microcephaly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q02: Microcephaly

    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:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Does Dr. Makary-Botros accept my insurance?

    Dr. Makary-Botros accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 558-8131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Makary-Botros accept in Loma Linda, CA?

    Dr. Makary-Botros in Loma Linda, 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)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Heritage Health

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Makary-Botros' office located?

    Dr. Meriam Makary-Botros' Primary Practice

    11234 Anderson St Ofc Cp

    Loma Linda, CA 92350

    (909) 558-8131

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    Dr. Meriam Makary-Botros' Practice 2

    13652 Cantara St

    Panorama City, CA 91402

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    Dr. Meriam Makary-Botros' Practice 3

    8001 Ventura Canyon Ave

    Panorama City, CA 91402

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    What is Dr. Makary-Botros's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Makary-Botros's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548461023.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Makary-Botros?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Makary-Botros

    What is Dr. Meriam Makary-Botros's specialty?

    Dr. Makary-Botros is a Pediatric Neurologist near Loma Linda, 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. Makary-Botros to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Meriam Makary-Botros affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Makary-Botros is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Panorama City Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Neurologist?

    Explore Pediatric Neurologist with 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 Meriam Makary-Botros accepting new patients in Loma Linda, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Meriam Makary-Botros is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Meriam Makary-Botros offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Makary-Botros's office at (909) 558-8131 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Meriam Makary-Botros?

    Please contact Dr. Makary-Botros's office at (909) 558-8131 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Meriam Makary-Botros have?

    Dr. Meriam Makary-Botros is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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