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Dr. Manuel Buitrago Blanco, MD, PHD
Los Angeles, CA
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. Dr. Buitrago Blanco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buitrago Blanco’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Buitrago Blanco typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Injury without Loss of Consciousness
- Traumatic Brain Injury with Unknown Loss of Consciousness
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Mild Head Injury
- Brain Trauma without Fainting
- Concussion (No LOC)
- Head Injury with Unclear Fainting
- Brain Trauma with Undetermined LOC
- Unspecified Brain Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
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
- S069XAA: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Buitrago Blanco typically perform?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Buitrago Blanco 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Also known as:
- Twist Drill Brain Hole
- Subdural Puncture
- Ventricular Puncture
- Brain Drainage Procedure
- Burr Hole Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 61105: Twist drill hole for subdural or ventricular puncture
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 Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Buitrago Blanco's office located?
Dr. Manuel Buitrago Blanco's Primary Practice
300 Medical Plaza B200
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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.
What does a Neurocritical Care Specialist do?
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.
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, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Providence Saint John's Health Center 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 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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