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Dr. David Gonda, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gonda, Neurosurgeon in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. David Gonda, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gonda is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gonda’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gonda’s office at (858) 966-8574.

    What languages does Dr. Gonda speak?

    Dr. Gonda and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Gonda typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Gonda 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. Gonda. 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:

    • Pressure on the Brain
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Compression
    • Intracranial Pressure
    • Brain Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G935: Compression of brain

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Malformation
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
    • Spinal Cord Birth Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord

    Also known as:

    • Spina Bifida
    • Open Spine
    • Neural Tube Defect
    • Spinal Birth Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q059: Spina bifida, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hydrocephalus at Birth (Unspecified Type)
    • Other types of hydrocephalus
    • Hydrocephalus
    • Congenital Water on the Brain
    • Infant Hydrocephalus
    • Undiagnosed Hydrocephalus in Newborns
    • Various hydrocephalus conditions
    • Atypical hydrocephalus
    • Water on the brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q039: Congenital hydrocephalus, unspecified
    • G918: Other hydrocephalus

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Gonda typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Gonda 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. Gonda. 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:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
    • Stereotactic Neurosurgery
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Cranial Navigational Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Third Ventricle Brain Surgery
    • Burr Hole for Brain Device Placement
    • Ventriculocisternostomy
    • Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV)
    • Brain Ventricle Bypass Surgery
    • Hydrocephalus Surgery
    • Cranial burr hole
    • Brain catheter insertion
    • Cerebral monitoring device placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 62200: Ventriculocisternostomy, third ventricle;
    • 61210: Burr hole(s); for implanting ventricular catheter, reservoir, EEG electrode(s), pressure recording device, or other cerebral monitoring device (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Laminectomy to Release Tethered Spinal Cord
    • Tethered Spinal Cord Release
    • Lumbar Spine Decompression
    • Spinal Cord Untethering Surgery
    • Lower Back Laminectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 63200: Laminectomy, with release of tethered spinal cord, lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
    • VP Shunt Surgery
    • Brain Shunt Placement
    • Hydrocephalus Shunt

    CPT Codes:

    • 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus

    Also known as:

    • Cerebrospinal Shunt Reprogramming
    • CSF Shunt Adjustment
    • Programmable Shunt Reprogramming
    • Brain Shunt Reprogramming

    CPT Codes:

    • 62252: Reprogramming of programmable cerebrospinal shunt

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Dura Graft
    • Spinal Dural Repair
    • Spinal Meninges Graft
    • Spinal CSF Leak Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 63710: Dural graft, spinal

    Also known as:

    • Ventricular Catheter Replacement or Irrigation
    • Brain Catheter Maintenance
    • Ventriculostomy Catheter Care
    • CSF Shunt Revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 62225: Replacement or irrigation, ventricular catheter

    Does Dr. Gonda accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gonda accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-8574 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gonda accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Gonda in San Diego, 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

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Gonda's office located?

    Dr. David Gonda's Primary Practice

    7910 Frost St Ste 120

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 966-8574

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    Dr. David Gonda's Practice 2

    3020 Childrens Way

    San Diego, CA 92123

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    What is Dr. Gonda's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Gonda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427254937.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gonda?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gonda

    What is Dr. David Gonda's specialty?

    Dr. Gonda is a Neurosurgeon near San Diego, 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. David Gonda affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gonda is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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 David Gonda accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. David Gonda is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Gonda offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gonda's office at (858) 966-8574 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Gonda?

    Please contact Dr. Gonda's office at (858) 966-8574 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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