Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carrillo-Nunez, Neurologist in Fountain Valley, CA?
Dr. Ignacio Carrillo-Nunez, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Fountain Valley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Carrillo-Nunez graduated from Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina and completed his residency at L a Co Usc Med Center. Dr. Carrillo-Nunez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carrillo-Nunez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carrillo-Nunez’s office at (562) 437-1054.
Where did Dr. Carrillo-Nunez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: L a Co Usc Med Center | L a Co Usc Med Center | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina
What languages does Dr. Carrillo-Nunez speak?
Dr. Carrillo-Nunez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Carrillo-Nunez typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Carrillo-Nunez 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. Carrillo-Nunez. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Carrillo-Nunez typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Carrillo-Nunez 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. Carrillo-Nunez. 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 Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Guided Lumbar Puncture
- Guided Spinal Tap
- Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
- CT Guided Spinal Tap
- Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture
CPT Codes:
- 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance
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)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Carrillo-Nunez accept my insurance?
Dr. Carrillo-Nunez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 437-1054 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carrillo-Nunez accept in Fountain Valley, CA?
Dr. Carrillo-Nunez in Fountain Valley, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Carrillo-Nunez's office located?
Dr. Ignacio Carrillo-Nunez's Primary Practice
18111 Brookhurst St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(562) 437-1054
Dr. Ignacio Carrillo-Nunez's Practice 3
6363 Wilshire Blvd Ste 516
Los Angeles, CA 90048
What is Dr. Carrillo-Nunez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carrillo-Nunez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205827201.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carrillo-Nunez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carrillo-Nunez
What is Dr. Ignacio Carrillo-Nunez's specialty?
Dr. Carrillo-Nunez is a Neurologist near Fountain Valley, 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. Ignacio Carrillo-Nunez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carrillo-Nunez is affiliated with Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Uci Medical Center, Community Hospital Of Huntington Park, Pih Health Whittier Hospital 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 Ignacio Carrillo-Nunez accepting new patients in Fountain Valley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ignacio Carrillo-Nunez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ignacio Carrillo-Nunez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carrillo-Nunez's office at (562) 437-1054 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ignacio Carrillo-Nunez?
Please contact Dr. Carrillo-Nunez's office at (562) 437-1054 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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