18 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Malhado-Chang, Neurologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Norika Malhado-Chang, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Malhado-Chang graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Malhado-Chang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Malhado-Chang’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Malhado-Chang’s office at (916) 703-5078.
Where did Dr. Malhado-Chang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Is Dr. Malhado-Chang board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Norika Malhado-Chang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Malhado-Chang speak?
Dr. Malhado-Chang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Malhado-Chang typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Malhado-Chang 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. Malhado-Chang. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements
- PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
- On-Off Parkinson's
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's with Involuntary Movements
- PD with Dyskinesia
- Movement Disorder with Parkinson's
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods
- Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20B1: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Malhado-Chang typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Malhado-Chang 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. Malhado-Chang. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Does Dr. Malhado-Chang accept my insurance?
Dr. Malhado-Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 703-5078 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Malhado-Chang accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Malhado-Chang in Sacramento, 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
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Medicare
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Malhado-Chang's office located?
Dr. Norika Malhado-Chang's Primary Practice
3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 703-5078
What is Dr. Malhado-Chang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Malhado-Chang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184813479.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Malhado-Chang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Malhado-Chang
What is Dr. Norika Malhado-Chang's specialty?
Dr. Malhado-Chang is a Neurologist near Sacramento, 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 this Dr. Norika Malhado-Chang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Malhado-Chang is affiliated with Uc Davis Medical Center, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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 Norika Malhado-Chang accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Norika Malhado-Chang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Norika Malhado-Chang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Malhado-Chang's office at (916) 703-5078 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Norika Malhado-Chang?
Please contact Dr. Malhado-Chang's office at (916) 703-5078 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Norika Malhado-Chang have?
Dr. Norika Malhado-Chang is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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