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Dr. Christopher Duma, MD

Dr. Christopher Duma, MD

Newport Beach, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Duma, Neurosurgeon in Newport Beach, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Duma, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Newport Beach, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Duma completed his residency at Georgetown University Medical Center. He is a member of the MemorialCare Physician Society. Dr. Duma is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Duma’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Duma’s office at (949) 642-6787.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Duma?

    Dr. Christopher Duma, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Duma empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain Tumors, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Movement Disorders, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Newport Beach/CA community, Dr. Duma is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Duma go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh, Stereotatic Neurosurgery and Gamma Knife | Univ of Pittsburgh Medical Center / Pittsburgh, PA, Surgery, Neurological

    • Residency: Georgetown University Medical Center

    • Medical School: Stony Brook Univ Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Duma board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Duma, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery , American Board of Neurological Surgery since 2002

    What languages does Dr. Duma speak?

    Dr. Duma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Duma treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Duma 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. Duma. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Communicating Hydrocephalus
    • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
    • Hydrocephalus
    • Non-obstructive Hydrocephalus
    • External Hydrocephalus
    • NPH
    • Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
    • Water on the brain
    • Brain fluid buildup
    • Enlarged ventricles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G910: Communicating hydrocephalus
    • G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus
    • G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Brain Cancer
    • Brain Tumor
    • Metastatic brain cancer
    • Brain metastases
    • Cancer spread to brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Brain Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Brain Disease
    • Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor
    • Cerebral meningeal tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain growth
    • Brain adenoma
    • Non-malignant brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
    • D330: Benign neoplasm of brain, supratentorial

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Brain Tumor
    • Brain Cancer
    • Cerebral Tumor
    • Intracranial Tumor
    • Malignant Brain Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
    • Meningeal tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
    • Benign cranial nerve neoplasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves

    Also known as:

    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Tic Douloureux
    • Facial Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G500: Trigeminal neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Growth of unknown type in the upper brain
    • Brain Disease
    • Supratentorial brain tumor of uncertain nature
    • Undetermined upper brain growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D430: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of brain, supratentorial

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Does Dr. Duma accept my insurance?

    Dr. Duma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 642-6787 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Duma accept in Newport Beach, CA?

    Dr. Duma in Newport Beach, 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

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • USAA

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    Where is Dr. Duma's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Duma's Primary Practice

    3900 W Coast Hwy Ste 300

    Newport Beach, CA 92663

    (949) 642-6787

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    Dr. Christopher Duma's Practice 2

    2120 Airway Ave

    Kingman, AZ 86409

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    MemorialCare Physician Society

    Member

    Awards

    Southern California Super Doctors

    Southern California Super Doctors 2008

    What is Dr. Duma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Duma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306870845.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Duma?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Duma

    What is Dr. Christopher Duma's specialty?

    Dr. Duma is a Neurosurgeon near Newport Beach, CA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Duma to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Duma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Duma is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

    Explore Neurosurgeon with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Christopher Duma accepting new patients in Newport Beach, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Duma is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Duma offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Duma's office at (949) 642-6787 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Duma?

    Please contact Dr. Duma's office at (949) 642-6787 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Duma have?

    Dr. Christopher Duma is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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