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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buitrago Blanco, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Manuel Buitrago Blanco, MD, PHD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Buitrago Blanco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buitrago Blanco’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buitrago Blanco’s office.
Is Dr. Buitrago Blanco board certified in Neurocritical Care Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Manuel Buitrago Blanco, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Buitrago Blanco speak?
Dr. Buitrago Blanco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Buitrago Blanco treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Buitrago Blanco 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. Buitrago Blanco. 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:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Injury without Loss of Consciousness
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury with Unknown Loss of Consciousness
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Mild Head Injury
- Brain Trauma without Fainting
- Concussion (No LOC)
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Head Injury with Unclear Fainting
- Brain Trauma with Undetermined LOC
- Unspecified Brain Injury
- Head Trauma
- Brain Injury
- Intracranial Injury
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S069X0A: Unspecified intracranial injury without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S069XAA: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S069X1A: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain bleed
- ICH
- Bleeding in the brain
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
- I611: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, cortical
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Brain Swelling
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral Edema
- Edema of the Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G936: Cerebral edema
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Cord Injury
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Cervical Spinal Cord Damage
- Neck Spinal Cord Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- S14109A: Unspecified injury at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Head Damage
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XD: Unspecified injury of head, subsequent encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Buitrago Blanco perform as a Neurocritical Care Specialist?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Manuel Buitrago Blanco may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Buitrago Blanco's office.
Does Dr. Buitrago Blanco accept my insurance?
Dr. Buitrago Blanco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buitrago Blanco accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Buitrago Blanco in Los Angeles, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Buitrago Blanco's office located?
What is Dr. Buitrago Blanco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buitrago Blanco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033386537.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buitrago Blanco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buitrago Blanco
What is Dr. Manuel Buitrago Blanco's specialty?
Dr. Buitrago Blanco is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Los Angeles, CA. Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed. Contact Dr. Buitrago Blanco to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Manuel Buitrago Blanco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buitrago Blanco is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center 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 Neurocritical Care Specialist?
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Is Manuel Buitrago Blanco accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Manuel Buitrago Blanco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Manuel Buitrago Blanco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buitrago Blanco's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Manuel Buitrago Blanco?
Please contact Dr. Buitrago Blanco's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Manuel Buitrago Blanco have?
Dr. Manuel Buitrago Blanco is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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