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Dr. James Wei, MD

Bellflower, CA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wei, Neurologist in Bellflower, CA?

    Dr. James Wei, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Bellflower, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 23 years. Dr. Wei is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wei’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wei’s office at (562) 461-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Wei speak?

    Dr. Wei and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese
    • English

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Wei typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Wei 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. Wei. 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:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Migraine
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mini-Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • TIA
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Does Dr. Wei accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wei accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 461-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wei accept in Bellflower, CA?

    Dr. Wei in Bellflower, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • PIH Health

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    Where is Dr. Wei's office located?

    Dr. James Wei's Primary Practice

    9333 Rosecrans Ave

    Bellflower, CA 90706

    (562) 461-3000

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    Dr. James Wei's Practice 2

    9449 Imperial Hwy

    Downey, CA 90242

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    What is Dr. Wei's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Wei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376743955.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wei?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wei

    What is Dr. James Wei's specialty?

    Dr. Wei is a Neurologist near Bellflower, CA.

    What does a Neurologist do?

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

    Is Dr. James Wei affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wei is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana 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 Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. James Wei accepting new patients in Bellflower, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Wei is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Wei offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wei's office at (562) 461-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Wei?

    Please contact Dr. Wei's office at (562) 461-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wei's office located?

    Dr. Wei's offices are located in Bellflower, CA and Downey, CA.