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Who is Dr. Uzgil, Pediatric Neurologist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Besim Uzgil, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Uzgil is fluent in English and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Uzgil’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Uzgil’s office at (515) 241-6544.
What languages does Dr. Uzgil speak?
Dr. Uzgil and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Turkish
What conditions does Dr. Uzgil treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Uzgil 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. Uzgil. 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
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Focal Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not 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
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, 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
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, 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:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
- Tuberous Sclerosis
- Tuberous sclerosis complex
- TSC', 'Bourneville's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q851: Tuberous sclerosis
Also known as:
- Chromosomal Abnormality
- Genetic Disorder
- Genetic Chromosome Disorder
- Chromosome Problem
- Aneuploidy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q999: Chromosomal abnormality, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Uzgil perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Besim Uzgil 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. Uzgil's office.
Does Dr. Uzgil accept my insurance?
Dr. Uzgil accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 241-6544 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Uzgil accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Uzgil 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
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Uzgil's office located?
Dr. Besim Uzgil's Primary Practice
106 La Casa Via Ste 100
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(515) 241-6544
What is Dr. Uzgil's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Uzgil's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578806691.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uzgil?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Uzgil
What is Dr. Besim Uzgil's specialty?
Dr. Uzgil is a Pediatric Neurologist near Walnut Creek, CA. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Uzgil to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Besim Uzgil affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Uzgil is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Besim Uzgil accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Besim Uzgil is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Besim Uzgil offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Uzgil's office at (515) 241-6544 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Besim Uzgil?
Please contact Dr. Uzgil's office at (515) 241-6544 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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