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Dr. Jose Valerio, MD

Neurosurgeon

South Miami, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Valerio, Neurosurgeon in South Miami, FL?

    Dr. Jose Valerio, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in South Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Valerio is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Valerio’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Valerio’s office at (786) 871-6800.

    What languages does Dr. Valerio speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Valerio 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. Valerio. 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:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Valerio 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. Valerio. 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:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Stereotactic Headframe Placement
    • Radiosurgery Headframe
    • Stereotactic Frame Application
    • Head Immobilization for Radiosurgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61800: Application of stereotactic headframe for stereotactic radiosurgery (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Single Brain Lesion)
    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesion
    • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    • CyberKnife
    • Brain Radiation Therapy
    • Particle Beam Therapy
    • CyberKnife Radiosurgery
    • Focused Radiation for Brain
    • SRS

    CPT Codes:

    • 61796: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 simple cranial lesion
    • 61798: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 complex cranial lesion

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2

    Also known as:

    • Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
    • SI Joint Fusion (MIS)
    • Percutaneous Sacroiliac Arthrodesis
    • Image-Guided SI Joint Fusion
    • Sacroiliac Joint Stabilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 27279: Arthrodesis, Sacroiliac Joint, Percutaneous Or Minimally Invasive (Indirect Visualization), With Image Guidance, Includes Obtaining Bone Graft When Performed, And Placement Of Transfixation Device

    Does Dr. Valerio accept my insurance?

    Dr. Valerio accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (786) 871-6800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Valerio accept in South Miami, FL?

    Dr. Valerio in South Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Devoted Health

    • Doctors Healthcare Plans

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

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    Where is Dr. Valerio's office located?

    Dr. Jose Valerio's Primary Practice

    6129 SW 70th St

    South Miami, FL 33143

    (786) 871-6800

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    Dr. Jose Valerio's Practice 2

    2001 W 66th St

    Hialeah, FL 33016

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    Dr. Jose Valerio's Practice 3

    1100 NW 95th St

    Miami, FL 33150

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

    Dr. Valerio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619148293.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valerio?

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

    What is Dr. Jose Valerio's specialty?

    Dr. Valerio is a Neurosurgeon near South Miami, FL.

    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. Jose Valerio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Valerio is affiliated with Palmetto General Hospital, Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (fl), North Shore Medical Center - Miami, Fl, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Baptist Hospital Of Miami 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. Jose Valerio accepting new patients in South Miami, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Jose Valerio is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jose Valerio offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Valerio's office at (786) 871-6800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jose Valerio?

    Please contact Dr. Valerio's office at (786) 871-6800 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Valerio's office located?

    Dr. Valerio's offices are located in South Miami, FL, Hialeah, FL, and Miami, FL.