Dr. Christopher Giza, MD
Los Angeles, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Giza, Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
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 and 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, and 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 as a 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 a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist like Dr. Giza typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with 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
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Concussion
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist like Dr. Giza typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Giza's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Giza's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Giza affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Giza has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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?A 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