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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Kunal Patel, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’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. Patel’s office at (310) 825-9111.
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- 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:
- Communicating Hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Obstructive hydrocephalus
- Non-obstructive Hydrocephalus
- External Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
- NPH
- Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Non-communicating hydrocephalus
- Blocked hydrocephalus
ICD-10 Codes:
- G910: Communicating hydrocephalus
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
- G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus
- G911: Obstructive hydrocephalus
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Brain cysts
- Brain Disorder
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
- Brain Condition
- Brain Problem
- Unspecified Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G930: Cerebral cysts
- G939: Disorder of brain, unspecified
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified
- I6200: Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Acquired Head Deformity
- Head shape change
- Deformed head
- Acquired skull deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M952: Other acquired deformity of head
Also known as:
- Benign Pituitary Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Prolactinoma
- Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
- Pituitary adenoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
- Meningeal tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pituitary Gland Disorder
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Gland Problems
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Dysfunction
- Endocrine Gland Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- E236: Other disorders of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Brain Disease
- Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
- Cerebral meningeal tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
Also known as:
- Valley Fever Meningitis
- Meningitis
- Valley Fever
- Fungal meningitis (Valley Fever)
- Coccidioidal meningitis
- Brain infection from Valley Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B384: Coccidioidomycosis meningitis
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-9111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Patel 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
Cigna
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255793725.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Kunal Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Neurosurgeon near Los Angeles, CA. 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. Patel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kunal Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical 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 Kunal Patel accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kunal Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kunal Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (310) 825-9111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kunal Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (310) 825-9111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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