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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gancher, Neurologist in Portland, OR?
Dr. Stephen Gancher, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Portland, OR with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gancher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gancher’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gancher’s office at (503) 285-9321.
Is Dr. Gancher board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Gancher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Gancher speak?
Dr. Gancher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Gancher typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Gancher 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. Gancher. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Migraine with Aura
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Left Hemifacial Spasm
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Left Facial Twitch
- Left Facial Muscle Spasm
- Left Side Facial Tic
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5132: Clonic hemifacial spasm, left
Also known as:
- Neurostimulator Device
- Nerve Stimulator
- Neuromodulation Device
- Implantable Stimulator
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9682: Presence of neurostimulator
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Gancher typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Gancher 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. Gancher. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Does Dr. Gancher accept my insurance?
Dr. Gancher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 285-9321 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gancher accept in Portland, OR?
Dr. Gancher in Portland, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia Health Solutions
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Gancher's office located?
Dr. Stephen Gancher's Primary Practice
3550 N Interstate Ave
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 285-9321
What is Dr. Gancher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gancher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285741538.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gancher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gancher
What is Dr. Stephen Gancher's specialty?
Dr. Gancher is a Neurologist near Portland, OR.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Stephen Gancher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gancher is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center, Salem Hospital - Salem, Or 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Stephen Gancher accepting new patients in Portland, OR?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Gancher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Gancher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gancher's office at (503) 285-9321 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Gancher?
Please contact Dr. Gancher's office at (503) 285-9321 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Gancher have?
Dr. Stephen Gancher is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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