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- 6325 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Suite 417, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
About Dr. Platzer
Meril S. Platzer, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Woodland Hills, CA specializing in neurology. Meril trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. Medicare claims data shows Meril provided 756 services to 395 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1215963939.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (805) 239-9055
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
6325 TOPANGA CANYON BLVD SUITE 417
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Brain & memory
Specialized neurologic care
- Neurogenetic disorders
Spine, brain injury, and functional
- Functional neurological disorder
- Spinal cord disorders
- Bell's palsy
- Concussion
Most searched conditions
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
Movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Huntington's disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
- Functional seizures
Stroke and vascular
Brain & Spine
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
Movement Disorders
- Balance Problems and Ataxia
- Stiff neck
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
- Narcolepsy
Spine and nerve
- Cervical radiculopathy
Procedures & services
Consultation and testing
- Comprehensive neurologic examination
- Inpatient video EEG monitoring
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Device and advanced subspecialty
- Responsive neurostimulation programming
- Vagus nerve stimulation programming
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Geriatric care
- Dementia Behavior Support Coaching
Office procedures
- Botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraine
- Botulinum toxin injections for dystonia or spasticity
- Lumbar puncture
- Occipital nerve block
Pain & wellness
Treatment management
- Epilepsy medication management
- Migraine preventive treatment
- Multiple sclerosis disease-modifying treatment
Most searched procedures
- Botox for migraines
- EEG
- EMG
- Nerve block
- Sleep study
Consultations & Exams
- Neurological Second Opinion
- Spasticity Assessment and Treatment
- Stroke Risk Evaluation
Consultations and exams
- Neurological Exam and Consultation
Device management
- Deep Brain Stimulation Adjustment
- Responsive Neurostimulator Programming
Infusion and medical therapies
- Neurology Infusion Therapy
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
- Seizure Medication Management
Neuromodulation
- Baclofen Pump Programming and Refills
- Vagus nerve stimulation management
Trauma & Injury
- Concussion Evaluation and Baseline Testing
- Concussion Return-to-Play Clearance
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
756 services · 395 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
39 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
25 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | Drug given | J3420 |
39 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
454 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
80 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
68 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
33 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other neurologists in Woodland Hills 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1981 at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Meril S. Platzer's specialty?
Meril S. Platzer is a neurologist in Woodland Hills, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Meril S. Platzer?
Meril S. Platzer is listed at 6325 Topanga Canyon Blvd Suite 417, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Meril S. Platzer?
The number on file is (805) 239-9055. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Meril S. Platzer?
Meril S. Platzer's National Provider Identifier is 1215963939. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Meril S. Platzer's education?
Meril S. Platzer attended Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Meril S. Platzer have?
Meril S. Platzer has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Meril S. Platzer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Meril S. Platzer provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Meril S. Platzer's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Meril S. Platzer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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