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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Spelbrink is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spelbrink’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente 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 an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Spelbrink typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, 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
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Spelbrink typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Spelbrink 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Video EEG Monitoring (Long-Term)
- VEEG
- Continuous EEG with video
- Long-term seizure monitoring
- 24-hour EEG with video
CPT Codes:
- 95720: Electroencephalogram (EEG), continuous recording, physician or other qualified health care professional review of recorded events, analysis of spike and seizure detection, each increment of greater than 12 hours, up to 26 hours of EEG recording, interpretation and report after each 24-hour period; with video (VEEG)
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
North East Medical Services
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?
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.
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, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Uc Davis 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 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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Department Of Child Neurology
725 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304