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Who is Dr. Spelbrink, Epilepsy Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Emily Spelbrink, MD, PHD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Spelbrink is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spelbrink’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spelbrink’s office at (650) 736-0885.
What languages does Dr. Spelbrink speak?
Dr. Spelbrink and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Spelbrink treat?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Spelbrink 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. Spelbrink. 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
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epileptic Spasms
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Focal Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Recurrent seizures
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Infantile spasms
- West syndrome
- Spasmodic seizures
- LGS
- Childhood epileptic encephalopathy
- Atypical absence epilepsy
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- 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
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40822: Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40813: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40824: Epileptic spasms, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Complex Seizures with Fever
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Complex Febrile Seizures
- Prolonged Fever Seizures
- Recurrent Febrile Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R5601: Complex febrile 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
Which procedures does Dr. Spelbrink perform as a Epilepsy Specialist?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Emily Spelbrink 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Spelbrink's office.
Does Dr. Spelbrink accept my insurance?
Dr. Spelbrink accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 736-0885 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Spelbrink accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Spelbrink in Palo Alto, 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
California Water Service Group
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Mateo
North East Medical Services
Partnership Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Spelbrink's office located?
What is Dr. Spelbrink's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Spelbrink's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821302043.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spelbrink?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spelbrink
What is Dr. Emily Spelbrink's specialty?
Dr. Spelbrink is a Epilepsy Specialist near Palo Alto, CA. Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Contact Dr. Spelbrink to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Emily Spelbrink affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Spelbrink is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus 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
Where can I learn more about Epilepsy Specialist?
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Is Emily Spelbrink accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Emily Spelbrink is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emily Spelbrink offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Spelbrink's office at (650) 736-0885 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emily Spelbrink?
Please contact Dr. Spelbrink's office at (650) 736-0885 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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