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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Patel, Neurologist in Irvine, CA?
Dr. Nirav Patel, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Irvine, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (562) 430-3114.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Patel?
Dr. Nirav Patel, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Patel empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Alzheimer's Disease, Dystonia-Botox Therapy, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Irvine, CA community, Dr. Patel is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Hindi
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Patel typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Patel typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nirav Patel 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
Please contact Dr. Patel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 430-3114 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Irvine, CA?
Dr. Patel in Irvine, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Seaside Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
Dr. Nirav Patel's Primary Practice
17175 Gillette Ave Ste B
Irvine, CA 92614
(562) 430-3114
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881631539.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Nirav Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Neurologist near Irvine, 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. Nirav Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Patel is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Los Alamitos Medical Center, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, UCI Health — Lakewood. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Nirav Patel accepting new patients in Irvine, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nirav Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nirav Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (562) 430-3114 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nirav Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (562) 430-3114 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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