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Dr. Benjamin Uy, MD, PHD

Neurosurgeon

Orange, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Uy, Neurosurgeon in Orange, CA?

    Dr. Benjamin Uy, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Uy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Uy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Uy’s office at (310) 825-9111.

    What languages does Dr. Uy speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Uy 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. Uy. 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:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Uy 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. Uy. 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:

    • Replacement of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Generator
    • Cranial Neurostimulator Replacement
    • Deep Brain Stimulator Battery Change
    • Brain Stimulator Generator Exchange
    • Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 61886: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays

    Does Dr. Uy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Uy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-9111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Uy accept in Orange, CA?

    Dr. Uy in Orange, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Uy's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Uy's Primary Practice

    200 S Manchester Ave Ste 300

    Orange, CA 92868

    (310) 825-9111

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    Dr. Benjamin Uy's Practice 2

    300 Stein Plaza Driveway Ste 420

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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    Dr. Benjamin Uy's Practice 3

    10833 Le Conte Ave

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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

    Dr. Uy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407350994.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uy?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Uy's specialty?

    Dr. Uy is a Neurosurgeon near Orange, 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 Dr. Benjamin Uy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Uy is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Arrowhead Regional 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

    When to see a Neurosurgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Benjamin Uy accepting new patients in Orange, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Uy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Uy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Uy's office at (310) 825-9111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Uy?

    Please contact Dr. Uy's office at (310) 825-9111 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Uy's office located?

    Dr. Uy's offices are located in Orange, CA and Los Angeles, CA.