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Dr. Timothy Wei, MD, PHD

Dr. Timothy Wei, MD, PHD

Walnut Creek, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wei, Neurologist in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Timothy Wei, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Wei graduated from Jiangxi Med Coll, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China and completed his residency at University of Chicago, Section of Gastroenterology and Nutrition. Dr. Wei is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wei’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wei’s office at (925) 938-5252.

    Where did Dr. Wei go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Chicago, Section of Gastroenterology and Nutrition | University of Chicago Program

    • Medical School: Jiangxi Med Coll, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China | Jiangxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

    Is Dr. Wei board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Timothy Wei, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    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 Dr. Wei 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.

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms
    • Common Migraine
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43701: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Cognitive Problems
    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • Cognitive dysfunction
    • Awareness issues
    • Mental fog
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R419: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Pain
    • Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neuralgia
    • Neuritis
    • Nerve inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Coma
    • Unconscious state
    • Deep unconsciousness
    • Persistent vegetative state

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4020: Unspecified coma

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Does Dr. Wei accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wei accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 938-5252 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Wei 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wei's office located?

    Dr. Timothy Wei's Primary Practice

    675 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste A102

    Walnut Creek, CA 94596

    (925) 938-5252

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    Dr. Timothy Wei's Practice 2

    111 Deerwood Rd Ste 305

    San Ramon, CA 94583

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    Dr. Timothy Wei's Practice 3

    1981 N Broadway Ste 248

    Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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    What is Dr. Wei's NPI number?An 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 1093762825.

    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. Timothy Wei's specialty?

    Dr. Wei 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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Wei 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 Timothy Wei accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Timothy Wei offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wei's office at (925) 938-5252 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Timothy Wei?

    Please contact Dr. Wei's office at (925) 938-5252 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Timothy Wei have?

    Dr. Timothy Wei is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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