SHOICHI SHIMAMOTO M.D.
NPI 1497166177
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Dallas, TX

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

This service involves a brief 5-10 minute consultation with a physician over the phone or internet. The doctor will assess your health concerns and provide a verbal and written report of their findings. This is a convenient way to receive medical advice from the comfort of your home.

Measurement of brain wave activity, also known as an EEG, is a non-invasive test that records electrical patterns in your brain. This procedure is done when you're awake and drowsy to understand how your brain functions during different states of consciousness.

This procedure, known as a Video EEG (VEEG), records brain wave activity for 2-12 hours. It involves attaching electrodes to your scalp and monitoring brain waves while a video records your actions. This helps health professionals understand and diagnose neurological issues.