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Dr. Bettina Harner, MD

Dr. Bettina Harner, MD

Neurosurgeon

Modesto, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Harner, Neurosurgeon in Modesto, CA?

    Dr. Bettina Harner, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Modesto, CA. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Harner graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, Neurology; Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, Psychiatry. Dr. Harner is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Harner’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Harner’s office at (209) 524-1211.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, Neurology; Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, Psychiatry | University of New Mexico Program

    • Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine | University Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center

    Is Dr. Harner board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Bettina Harner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Harner speak?

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

    • English
    • Tagalog

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Harner typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Harner 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. Harner. 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:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Clinical Research Control Examination
    • Clinical Trials
    • Research Study Checkup
    • Clinical Trial Participant Exam
    • Control Group Medical Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z006: Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Harner typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Harner 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. Harner. 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:

    • Trigeminal Nerve Block
    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Injection
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Ophthalmic Nerve Block
    • Maxillary Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)
    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Harner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Harner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 524-1211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Harner accept in Modesto, CA?

    Dr. Harner in Modesto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Harner's office located?

    Dr. Bettina Harner's Primary Practice

    600 Coffee Rd

    Modesto, CA 95355

    (209) 524-1211

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

    Dr. Harner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043268857.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Harner?

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

    What is Dr. Bettina Harner's specialty?

    Dr. Harner is a Neurosurgeon near Modesto, CA.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Bettina Harner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Harner is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Memorial Hospital Los Banos, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional 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 Dr. Bettina Harner accepting new patients in Modesto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Bettina Harner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bettina Harner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Harner's office at (209) 524-1211 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bettina Harner?

    Please contact Dr. Harner's office at (209) 524-1211 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Harner's office located?

    Dr. Harner's office is located in Modesto, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bettina Harner have?

    Dr. Bettina Harner is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.