Physician Profile
Robert C. Algar, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Algar
Robert C. Algar, MD is a healthcare provider in Walnut Creek, CA specializing in neurology. Robert trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 6,112 services to 891 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (925) 602-7060
- Email not available
Practice Locations
575 LENNON LN STE 152
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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
Most searched conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Epilepsy
- Migraines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson's disease
Headache and facial pain
- Tension headaches
- Trigeminal neuralgia
Memory and cognition
- Mild cognitive impairment
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 aneurysm
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & Spine
- Severe back pain
Brain tumors
- Brain Tumor Symptoms
Head & Facial Pain
- Cluster Headaches
Memory & Cognitive
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Movement Disorders
- Balance Problems and Ataxia
- Stiff neck
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Nerve Compression
- Sciatica
Sleep & Movement
- Narcolepsy
Spine and nerve
Spine, brain injury, and functional
- Bell's palsy
- Concussion
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox for migraines
- EEG
- EMG
- Nerve block
- Sleep study
Consultation and testing
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
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
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
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
Office procedures
- Lumbar puncture
- Occipital nerve block
Trauma & Injury
- Concussion Evaluation and Baseline Testing
- Concussion Return-to-Play Clearance
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,112 services · 891 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face | Procedure | 64615 |
24 |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | Treatment | 95886 |
221 |
| Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies | Treatment | 95909 |
70 |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep | Treatment | 95819 |
39 |
| Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies | Treatment | 95911 |
30 |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), in coma or asleep | Treatment | 95822 |
14 |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy | Treatment | 95816 |
11 |
| Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | Drug given | J0585 |
4,800 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
690 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
101 |
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.
Other neurology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 neurology specialists in Walnut Creek 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Algar?
Dr. Algar is a neurology in Walnut Creek, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Algar's address?
Dr. Algar is listed at 575 Lennon Ln Ste 152, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Algar?
The number on file is (925) 602-7060. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Algar?
Dr. Algar's National Provider Identifier is 1750343729. 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
Where did Dr. Algar train?
Dr. Algar attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Algar have?
Dr. Algar has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Algar perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Algar performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face; provides treatments such as needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study and nerve conduction, 5-6 studies, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Algar's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Algar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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