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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lapalme, Physiatrist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Suleiman Lapalme, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Lapalme is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lapalme’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lapalme’s office at (925) 296-9750.
What languages does Dr. Lapalme speak?
Dr. Lapalme and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Lapalme typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Lapalme 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. Lapalme. 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:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Lapalme typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Lapalme 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. Lapalme. 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:
- 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
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)
Does Dr. Lapalme accept my insurance?
Dr. Lapalme accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 296-9750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lapalme accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Lapalme in Walnut Creek, 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
Cigna Group
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lapalme's office located?
Dr. Suleiman Lapalme's Primary Practice
1450 Treat Blvd Ste 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 296-9750
What is Dr. Lapalme's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lapalme's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932466778.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lapalme?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lapalme
What is Dr. Suleiman Lapalme's specialty?
Dr. Lapalme is a Physiatrist near Walnut Creek, CA.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Suleiman Lapalme affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lapalme is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Eden 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 Suleiman Lapalme accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Suleiman Lapalme is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Suleiman Lapalme offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lapalme's office at (925) 296-9750 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Suleiman Lapalme?
Please contact Dr. Lapalme's office at (925) 296-9750 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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