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Who is Dr. Toossi, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Austin, TX?
Dr. Shahed Toossi, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Toossi completed her residency at University of California San Francisco. Dr. Toossi is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Toossi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Toossi’s office at (310) 423-0686.
Where did Dr. Toossi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of California San Francisco
Residency: University of California San Francisco
Medical School: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Toossi speak?
Dr. Toossi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Toossi typically treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Toossi 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. Toossi. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obstructive hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus
- Non-communicating hydrocephalus
- Blocked hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G911: Obstructive hydrocephalus
What procedures does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Toossi typically perform?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shahed Toossi 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. Toossi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Toossi accept my insurance?
Dr. Toossi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-0686 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Toossi accept in Austin, TX?
Dr. Toossi in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Toossi's office located?
What is Dr. Toossi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Toossi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730479239.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Toossi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Toossi
What is Dr. Shahed Toossi's specialty?
Dr. Toossi is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Austin, TX.
What does a Neurocritical Care Specialist do?
Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed.
Is this Dr. Shahed Toossi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Toossi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dell Seton Medical Center At The University Of Texas. 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
When to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shahed Toossi accepting new patients in Austin, TX?
Yes, Dr. Shahed Toossi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shahed Toossi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Toossi's office at (310) 423-0686 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shahed Toossi?
Please contact Dr. Toossi's office at (310) 423-0686 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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