52 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shimizu, Neurologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Russ Shimizu, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA. He has been practicing for over 52 years. Dr. Shimizu graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr, Neurology; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Shimizu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shimizu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shimizu’s office at (310) 829-5968.
Where did Dr. Shimizu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, Neurology; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: University of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shimizu speak?
Dr. Shimizu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shimizu treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Shimizu 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. Shimizu. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Temporary Brain Blood Flow Problem
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Acute Cerebral Insufficiency
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Brain Hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
- I6781: Acute cerebrovascular insufficiency
- I6782: Cerebral ischemia
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Mental Disorder
- Psychiatric condition
- Brain health issue
- Emotional disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F068: Other specified mental disorders due to known physiological condition
Also known as:
- Other Types of Mini-Strokes
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Atypical TIA
- Uncommon mini-stroke
- Transient cerebral ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G458: Other transient cerebral ischemic attacks and related syndromes
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Reduced Skin Sensation
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Decreased skin feeling
- Partial numbness
- Hypoesthesia
ICD-10 Codes:
- R201: Hypoesthesia of skin
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Hearing Sensations
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Unusual Ear Sounds
- Distorted Hearing
- Auditory Hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- H93293: Other abnormal auditory perceptions, bilateral
Also known as:
- Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Younger-Onset Alzheimer's', 'Early Alzheimer's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G300: Alzheimer's disease with early onset
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Hearing Nerve Disorder in Both Ears
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Bilateral Acoustic Nerve Disorder
- Both Ear Nerve Problems
- Bilateral Auditory Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H933X3: Disorders of bilateral acoustic nerves
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
What procedures does Dr. Shimizu perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Shimizu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Shimizu. 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:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Does Dr. Shimizu accept my insurance?
Dr. Shimizu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 829-5968 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shimizu accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Shimizu in Santa Monica, 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
Alliant Health Plans
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
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Where is Dr. Shimizu's office located?
Dr. Russ Shimizu's Primary Practice
2811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 790
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 829-5968
What is Dr. Shimizu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shimizu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780688242.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shimizu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shimizu
What is Dr. Russ Shimizu's specialty?
Dr. Shimizu is a Neurologist near Santa Monica, 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.
Contact Dr. Shimizu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Russ Shimizu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shimizu is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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 Russ Shimizu accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Russ Shimizu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Russ Shimizu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shimizu's office at (310) 829-5968 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Russ Shimizu?
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