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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Valeriano, Neurologist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. James Valeriano, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA. He is board certified. Dr. Valeriano graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at Georgetown Univ Hosp, Neurology; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Valeriano is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Valeriano’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Valeriano’s office at (412) 359-8850.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Valeriano?
Dr. James Valeriano, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist 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. Valeriano empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Electroencephalography (EEG), Epilepsy, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Pittsburgh, PA community, Dr. Valeriano is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Valeriano go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Georgetown Univ Hosp, Neurology; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Georgetown University | Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center Program
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Is Dr. Valeriano board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. James Valeriano, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Valeriano speak?
Dr. Valeriano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Valeriano typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Valeriano 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. Valeriano. 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
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- LGS
- Childhood epileptic encephalopathy
- Atypical absence epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40812: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Valeriano typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. James Valeriano 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. Valeriano's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Valeriano accept my insurance?
Dr. Valeriano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 359-8850 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Valeriano accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Valeriano in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
State of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Valeriano's office located?
What is Dr. Valeriano's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Valeriano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801898788.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valeriano?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Valeriano
What is Dr. James Valeriano's specialty?
Dr. Valeriano is a Neurologist near Pittsburgh, PA.
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. James Valeriano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Valeriano is affiliated with Heritage Valley Sewickley 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Valeriano accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. James Valeriano is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Valeriano offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Valeriano's office at (412) 359-8850 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Valeriano?
Please contact Dr. Valeriano's office at (412) 359-8850 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Valeriano have?
Dr. James Valeriano is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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206 Ahn Neurology
420 E North Ave Ste 206
Pittsburgh, PA 15212