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Who is Dr. Belaga, Neurologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Gary Belaga, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Belaga completed his residency at Northwestern University Medical Center. Dr. Belaga is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Belaga’s office at (415) 641-6223.
Where did Dr. Belaga go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Northwestern University Medical Center
What languages does Dr. Belaga speak?
Dr. Belaga and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Belaga typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Belaga 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. Belaga. 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
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Orofacial Dystonia
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
- Facial Muscle Spasms
- Jaw Dystonia
- Mouth Dystonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
- G244: Idiopathic orofacial dystonia
Also known as:
- Excessive Underarm Sweating
- Sweat
- Axillary hyperhidrosis
- Sweaty armpits
- Underarm hyperhidrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L74510: Primary focal hyperhidrosis, axilla
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Belaga typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Belaga 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. Belaga. 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:
- 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)
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:
- Underarm Sweat Gland Nerve Treatment
- Axillary Chemodenervation
- Botox for Underarm Sweating
- Treatment for Excessive Underarm Sweating
CPT Codes:
- 64650: Chemodenervation of eccrine glands; both axillae
Does Dr. Belaga accept my insurance?
Dr. Belaga accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 641-6223 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Belaga accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Belaga in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Spectrum
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Belaga's office located?
Dr. Gary Belaga's Primary Practice
2001 Union St Ste 104
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 641-6223
What is Dr. Belaga's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Belaga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720196744.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Belaga?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Belaga
What is Dr. Gary Belaga's specialty?
Dr. Belaga is a Neurologist near San Francisco, CA.
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. Gary Belaga affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Belaga is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center 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 Gary Belaga accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gary Belaga is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gary Belaga offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Belaga's office at (415) 641-6223 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gary Belaga?
Please contact Dr. Belaga's office at (415) 641-6223 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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