Dr. Christopher Giza, MD
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Giza, Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Christopher Giza, MD is a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Giza completed his residency at University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Giza is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Giza’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Giza’s office at (310) 825-6196.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Giza?
Dr. Christopher Giza, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Giza empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain Injury, Concussion, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles/CA community, Dr. Giza is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Giza go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Neuroscience, UCLA School of Medicine | Pediatric Neurology, UCLA School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles
Is Dr. Giza board certified in Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Giza, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 1998, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2009
What languages does Dr. Giza speak?
Dr. Giza and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Giza treat?
As a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist, Dr. Giza 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. Giza. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epileptic Spasms
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- LGS
- Childhood epileptic encephalopathy
- Atypical absence epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Infantile spasms
- West syndrome
- Spasmodic seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40813: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40824: Epileptic spasms, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy Care
- Ostomy
- G-tube Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Stomach Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Concussion
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Giza perform as a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist?
As a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Giza 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. Giza's office.
Does Dr. Giza accept my insurance?
Dr. Giza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-6196 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Giza accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Giza 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Molina
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Giza's office located?
Dr. Christopher Giza's Primary Practice
10833 Le Conte Ave Ste 12
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-6196
Recognitions
Awards
Matson Memorial Lecturer, American Association of Neurological Surgeon
Children's Memorial Research Center, Northwestern University
Distinguished Lecturer Seminar Series
Honored Guest and Speaker: J. Richard Baringer Graduation Symposium a
University of Utah
Brain Injury Association of California
Professional in the Field Award
Today's and Tomorrow's Children Fund (TTCF) Award
Paul R. Dyken Scholarship Lecturer at the 34th Annual Meeting of the
Southern California Super Doctors
Mead Johnson Award for Teaching Excellence in Pediatrics
P.S. Ramani Oration Recipient at the 14th Annual Conference for the N
UCLA supported by the Winokur Family Foundation thru the Child Neurol
Shields Fellow
What is Dr. Giza's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Giza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467488528.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Giza?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Giza
What is Dr. Christopher Giza's specialty?
Dr. Giza is a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist near Los Angeles, CA. A pediatrician specializing in the care of individuals with developmental delays and learning disorders related to cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism, and other chronic neurological conditions. Contact Dr. Giza to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Giza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Giza is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica 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 Christopher Giza accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Giza is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Giza offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Giza's office at (310) 825-6196 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Giza?
Please contact Dr. Giza's office at (310) 825-6196 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Giza have?
Dr. Christopher Giza is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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