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Dr. Brian Appavu, MD
Phoenix, AZ
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Appavu, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Brian Appavu, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ. He is board certified. Dr. Appavu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Appavu’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Appavu’s office at (602) 546-2923.
What languages does Dr. Appavu speak?
Dr. Appavu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Appavu treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Appavu 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. Appavu. 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
- Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Triggered Seizures
- Focal Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
- Epileptic Spasms
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Reflex epilepsy
- Provoked seizures
- Situational seizures
- Partial Seizure Disorder with Status Epilepticus
- Continuous Seizures
- Infantile spasms
- West syndrome
- Spasmodic seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40501: Epileptic seizures related to external causes, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40001: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40822: Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- History of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Past TBI
- Previous head injury
- History of concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87820: Personal history of traumatic brain injury
Also known as:
- Neurostimulator Management
- Nerve Stimulator Adjustment
- Implantable Neurostimulator Care
- Deep Brain Stimulator Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4542: Encounter for adjustment and management of neurostimulator
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Past ECMO Treatment
- History of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- Previous life support treatment
- Past heart-lung bypass
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9281: Personal history of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
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:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Appavu perform as a Neurocritical Care Specialist?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Brian Appavu 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. Appavu's office.
Does Dr. Appavu accept my insurance?
Dr. Appavu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 546-2923 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Appavu accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Appavu in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Mercy Care Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Appavu's office located?
What is Dr. Appavu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Appavu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396037644.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Appavu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Appavu
What is Dr. Brian Appavu's specialty?
Dr. Appavu is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Phoenix, AZ. 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. Contact Dr. Appavu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Appavu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Appavu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Phoenix Childrens Hospital - Main. 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 Neurocritical Care Specialist?
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Is Brian Appavu accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Brian Appavu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Appavu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Appavu's office at (602) 546-2923 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Appavu?
Please contact Dr. Appavu's office at (602) 546-2923 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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