24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kalayjian, Epilepsy Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Laura Kalayjian, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Kalayjian graduated from University of Massachusetts Med School and completed her residency at Stanford University Program. Dr. Kalayjian is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kalayjian’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kalayjian’s office at (323) 442-5710.
Where did Dr. Kalayjian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford University Program
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Med School
Is Dr. Kalayjian board certified as an Epilepsy Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Laura Kalayjian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Kalayjian speak?
Dr. Kalayjian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Kalayjian typically treat?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Kalayjian 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. Kalayjian. 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:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorder
- Somnolence
- Drowsiness
- Feeling sleepy all the time
- Hypersomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- R400: Somnolence
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Kalayjian typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Kalayjian 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. Kalayjian's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kalayjian accept my insurance?
Dr. Kalayjian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-5710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kalayjian accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Kalayjian in Los Angeles, 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
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kalayjian's office located?
Dr. Laura Kalayjian's Primary Practice
1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 442-5710
What is Dr. Kalayjian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kalayjian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205877917.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kalayjian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kalayjian
What is Dr. Laura Kalayjian's specialty?
Dr. Kalayjian is a Epilepsy Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?
Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient.
Is this Dr. Laura Kalayjian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kalayjian is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center, Usc Arcadia Hospital, Torrance Memorial 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 an Epilepsy Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Laura Kalayjian accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Laura Kalayjian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Kalayjian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kalayjian's office at (323) 442-5710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Kalayjian?
Please contact Dr. Kalayjian's office at (323) 442-5710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Kalayjian have?
Dr. Laura Kalayjian is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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