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Dr. Brian Appavu, MD
Phoenix, AZ
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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 with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Appavu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Appavu’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Appavu typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
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
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Appavu typically perform?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Appavu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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. Brian Appavu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Appavu is affiliated with Honorhealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center, Yuma Regional 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
When to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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