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Dr. Gerardo Zavala, MD

San Antonio, TX

48 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zavala, Neurosurgeon in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Gerardo Zavala, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 48 years and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Zavala completed his residency at Univ Il Hosp & Cli, Neurological Surgery; Louis A Weiss Mem Hosp, General Surgery; Advocate Il Masonic Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Zavala is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zavala’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zavala’s office at (210) 255-8935.

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

    • Residency: Univ Il Hosp & Cli, Neurological Surgery; Louis A Weiss Mem Hosp, General Surgery; Advocate Il Masonic Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: University Auto De Nuevo Leon- Fac De Med- Monterrey- Nuevo Leon- Mexico

    Is Dr. Zavala board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Gerardo Zavala, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Zavala speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Zavala treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Zavala 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. Zavala. 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Lumbosacral Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Nerve Compression in Lumbosacral Spine
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M4807: Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral region
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Respiratory Examination
    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op lung check
    • Breathing assessment before surgery
    • Respiratory clearance for procedure
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01811: Encounter for preprocedural respiratory examination
    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain
    • Aching Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain
    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M5489: Other dorsalgia

    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:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Osteoporosis Fracture of the Spine
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Vertebral Compression Fracture
    • Spinal Fracture from Osteoporosis
    • Fragility Fracture of Spine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M8008XD: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Pain with Sciatica (Right Side)
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Right Sided Lumbago with Sciatica
    • Right Back Pain and Leg Nerve Pain
    • Right Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5441: Lumbago with sciatica, right side

    Also known as:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Failed Bone Fusion After Surgery
    • Nonunion After Fusion
    • Failed Spinal Fusion
    • Pseudarthrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M960: Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesis

    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

    Does Dr. Zavala accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zavala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 255-8935 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zavala accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Zavala in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zavala's office located?

    Dr. Gerardo Zavala's Primary Practice

    4611 Centerview

    San Antonio, TX 78228

    (210) 255-8935

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    Dr. Gerardo Zavala's Practice 2

    7500 Barlite Blvd Ste 313

    San Antonio, TX 78224

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

    Dr. Zavala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275707689.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zavala?

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

    What is Dr. Gerardo Zavala's specialty?

    Dr. Zavala is a Neurosurgeon near San Antonio, TX. 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. Zavala to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gerardo Zavala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zavala is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, South Texas Spine & Surgical 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 Gerardo Zavala accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Gerardo Zavala is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gerardo Zavala offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zavala's office at (210) 255-8935 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gerardo Zavala?

    Please contact Dr. Zavala's office at (210) 255-8935 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gerardo Zavala have?

    Dr. Gerardo Zavala is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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