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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walia, Neurologist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Sandeep Walia, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Walia is fluent in English, Panjabi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walia’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walia’s office at (925) 939-3000.
What languages does Dr. Walia speak?
Dr. Walia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Panjabi
Punjabi
What conditions does Dr. Walia treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Walia 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. Walia. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Blood Clot in Brain
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I615: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular
- I6201: Nontraumatic acute subdural hemorrhage
- I63412: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of left middle cerebral artery
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I63411: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right middle cerebral artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I618: Other nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
- I613: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in brain stem
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Which procedures does Dr. Walia perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sandeep Walia 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. Walia's office.
Does Dr. Walia accept my insurance?
Dr. Walia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 939-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walia accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Walia in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Walia's office located?
Dr. Sandeep Walia's Primary Practice
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-3000
What is Dr. Walia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669850871.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walia
What is Dr. Sandeep Walia's specialty?
Dr. Walia is a Neurologist near Walnut Creek, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Walia to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sandeep Walia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Walia is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Washington Hospital Healthcare System, San Ramon 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
Where can I learn more about Neurologist?
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Is Sandeep Walia accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sandeep Walia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sandeep Walia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Walia's office at (925) 939-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sandeep Walia?
Please contact Dr. Walia's office at (925) 939-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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