Dr. Benjamin Szewczyk, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

Blue Shield of California
Bright Health
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

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Dr. Benjamin Szewczyk's Practice 2

300 Stein Plz Ste 420

Los Angeles, CA 90095

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What hospitals are Dr. Szewczyk affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Szewczyk has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center,Los Angeles, CA

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What is Dr. Szewczyk's NPI number?A 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 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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