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Who is Dr. Hendricks, Neurosurgeon in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Benjamin Hendricks, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in San Luis Obispo, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hendricks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hendricks’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hendricks’s office at (805) 316-3733.
What languages does Dr. Hendricks speak?
Dr. Hendricks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Hendricks typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Hendricks 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. Hendricks. 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Spinal Cord Condition
- Myelopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Hendricks typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Hendricks 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. Hendricks. 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:
- Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spine Autograft
- Local Bone Harvest for Spine
- Spinal Fusion Bone Graft
CPT Codes:
- 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spine Allograft Placement
- Spinal Bone Graft
- Osteopromotive Material Spine
- Donor Bone Graft Spine
- Spine Fusion Material
CPT Codes:
- 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Hendricks accept my insurance?
Dr. Hendricks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 316-3733 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hendricks accept in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Hendricks in San Luis Obispo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Adventist Health System
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hendricks' office located?
Dr. Benjamin Hendricks' Primary Practice
35 Casa St Ste 320
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 316-3733
What is Dr. Hendricks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hendricks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295180461.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hendricks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hendricks
What is Dr. Benjamin Hendricks's specialty?
Dr. Hendricks is a Neurosurgeon near San Luis Obispo, 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 Hendricks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hendricks is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Adventist Health Sierra Vista, Adventist Health Twin Cities. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Hendricks accepting new patients in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Hendricks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Hendricks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hendricks's office at (805) 316-3733 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Hendricks?
Please contact Dr. Hendricks's office at (805) 316-3733 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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