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 a Neurologist like Dr. Shimizu typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Temporary Brain Blood Flow Problem
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Acute Cerebral Insufficiency
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
- I6781: Acute cerebrovascular insufficiency
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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Shimizu typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Unknown
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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.
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. Russ Shimizu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shimizu is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus, 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
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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?
Please contact Dr. Shimizu's office at (310) 829-5968 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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