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Who is Dr. Szewczyk, Neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Benjamin Szewczyk, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Szewczyk is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Szewczyk’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Szewczyk’s office at (310) 825-5111.
What languages does Dr. Szewczyk speak?
Dr. Szewczyk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Szewczyk typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Szewczyk 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. Szewczyk. 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:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements
- PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
- On-Off Parkinson's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Szewczyk typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Szewczyk 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. Szewczyk. 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:
- Replacement of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Generator
- Cranial Neurostimulator Replacement
- Deep Brain Stimulator Battery Change
- Brain Stimulator Generator Exchange
- Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 61886: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays
Also known as:
- MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound for Brain
- MR-guided focused ultrasound ablation
- Intracranial focused ultrasound
- MRgFUS brain treatment
CPT Codes:
- 61715: Magnetic Resonance Image Guided High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (Mrgfus), Stereotactic Ablation Of Target, Intracranial, Including Stereotactic Navigation And Frame Placement, When Performed
Also known as:
- Deep Brain Stimulator Implantation
- DBS Surgery
- Neurostimulator Electrode Placement
- Brain Pacemaker Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61863: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), without use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; first array
Also known as:
- Deep Brain Stimulator Implant
- Neurostimulator Implantation
- Stereotactic Brain Surgery
- DBS Implant
- Brain Electrode Array Placement
CPT Codes:
- 61867: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), with use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; first array
Also known as:
- Additional Deep Brain Stimulator Electrode Placement
- DBS Electrode Implantation (Additional)
- Subcortical Neurostimulator Array
- Stereotactic Brain Electrode Placement
CPT Codes:
- 61864: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), without use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; each additional array (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Deep Brain Stimulation Electrode Placement (Additional)
- Neurostimulator Implantation
- Subcortical Electrode Array Insertion
- DBS Electrode Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61868: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), with use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; each additional array (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skull Opening for Cranial Nerve Decompression
- Suboccipital Craniectomy
- Brain Nerve Decompression
- Skull Base Exploration
CPT Codes:
- 61458: Craniectomy, Suboccipital; For Exploration Or Decompression Of Cranial Nerves
Does Dr. Szewczyk accept my insurance?
Dr. Szewczyk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-5111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Szewczyk accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Szewczyk 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Spectrum
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Szewczyk's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Szewczyk's Primary Practice
5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 825-5111
What is Dr. Szewczyk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Szewczyk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134651136.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Szewczyk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Szewczyk
What is Dr. Benjamin Szewczyk's specialty?
Dr. Szewczyk is a Neurosurgeon near Los Angeles, 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 this Dr. Benjamin Szewczyk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Szewczyk 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
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Is Benjamin Szewczyk accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Szewczyk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Szewczyk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Szewczyk's office at (310) 825-5111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Szewczyk?
Please contact Dr. Szewczyk's office at (310) 825-5111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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