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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palejwala, Neurosurgeon in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Ali Palejwala is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA. Dr. Palejwala is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palejwala’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palejwala’s office at (650) 723-4000.
What languages does Dr. Palejwala speak?
Dr. Palejwala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Palejwala typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Palejwala 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. Palejwala. 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:
- 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:
- Craniopharyngeal Duct Growth of Unknown Type
- Pituitary Disorder
- Craniopharyngeal duct tumor of uncertain nature
- Craniopharyngeal duct lesion of uncertain behavior
- Indeterminate craniopharyngeal duct mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D444: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of craniopharyngeal duct
Does Dr. Palejwala accept my insurance?
Dr. Palejwala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palejwala accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Palejwala in Stanford, 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
Cigna Group
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Palejwala's office located?
What is Dr. Palejwala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palejwala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346698834.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palejwala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palejwala
What is Dr. Ali Palejwala's specialty?
Dr. Palejwala is a Neurosurgeon near Stanford, 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. Ali Palejwala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palejwala is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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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Is Ali Palejwala accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ali Palejwala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ali Palejwala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palejwala's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ali Palejwala?
Please contact Dr. Palejwala's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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