30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Szabo, Epilepsy Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Charles Szabo, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Szabo graduated from Medical Faculty, University of Vienna, Austria and completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Neurology; St Luke'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Szabo is fluent in English and Hungarian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Szabo’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Szabo’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Szabo?
Dr. Charles Szabo, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Epilepsy 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. Szabo empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Antonio, TX community, Dr. Szabo is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Szabo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Residency: Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Neurology; St Luke'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Neurology St Luke'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Cleveland Clinic
Medical School: University Wien- Med Fak- Wien- Austria | Medical Faculty, University of Vienna, Austria | Medical Faculty, University of Vienna, Austria
Is Dr. Szabo board certified as an Epilepsy Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Charles Szabo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Szabo speak?
Dr. Szabo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hungarian
What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Szabo typically treat?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Szabo 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. Szabo. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- 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
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, 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
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Szabo typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Charles Szabo 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. Szabo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Szabo accept my insurance?
Dr. Szabo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Szabo accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Szabo in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Szabo's office located?
What is Dr. Szabo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Szabo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548277866.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Szabo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Szabo
What is Dr. Charles Szabo's specialty?
Dr. Szabo is a Epilepsy Specialist near San Antonio, TX.
What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?
Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient.
Is this Dr. Charles Szabo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Szabo is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio 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 an Epilepsy Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Charles Szabo accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Charles Szabo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Szabo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Szabo's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Szabo?
Please contact Dr. Szabo's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Szabo have?
Dr. Charles Szabo is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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