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Dr. Brenda Porter, MD
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Porter, Pediatric Neurologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Brenda Porter, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Porter completed her residency at Children'S Hosp-Philadelphia, Child Neurology. Dr. Porter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Porter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Porter’s office at (215) 590-1000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Porter?
Dr. Brenda Porter, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Neurologist 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. Porter empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, Seizure Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Porter is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Porter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Children'S Hosp-Philadelphia, Child Neurology | Chldrns Hospital Pa
Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis | Washington Center / School of Medicine
Is Dr. Porter board certified in Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Brenda Porter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Porter speak?
Dr. Porter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Porter treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Porter 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. Porter. 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:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Epileptic Spasms
- Absence Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- LGS
- Childhood epileptic encephalopathy
- Atypical absence epilepsy
- Infantile spasms
- West syndrome
- Spasmodic seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Recurrent seizures
- Falling sickness
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40813: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40822: Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40824: Epileptic spasms, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
- Tuberous Sclerosis
- Tuberous sclerosis complex
- TSC', 'Bourneville's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q851: Tuberous sclerosis
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Which procedures does Dr. Porter perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Brenda Porter 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. Porter's office.
Does Dr. Porter accept my insurance?
Dr. Porter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 590-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Porter accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Porter in Palo Alto, 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
California Water Service Group
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Mateo
Partnership Health Plan
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Porter's office located?
What is Dr. Porter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Porter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346256583.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Porter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Porter
What is Dr. Brenda Porter's specialty?
Dr. Porter is a Pediatric Neurologist near Palo Alto, CA. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Porter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brenda Porter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Porter is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Brenda Porter accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brenda Porter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brenda Porter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Porter's office at (215) 590-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brenda Porter?
Please contact Dr. Porter's office at (215) 590-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Brenda Porter have?
Dr. Brenda Porter is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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