Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Papanastassiou, Neurosurgeon in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Alexander Papanastassiou, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Papanastassiou completed his residency at Brigham & Women'S Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Papanastassiou is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Papanastassiou’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Papanastassiou’s office at (210) 358-0500.
Where did Dr. Papanastassiou go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brigham & Women'S Hosp, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca
What languages does Dr. Papanastassiou speak?
Dr. Papanastassiou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Papanastassiou treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Papanastassiou 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. Papanastassiou. 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.
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- Neurostimulator Management
- Nerve Stimulator Adjustment
- Implantable Neurostimulator Care
- Deep Brain Stimulator Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4542: Encounter for adjustment and management of neurostimulator
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
What procedures does Dr. Papanastassiou perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Papanastassiou 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. Papanastassiou. 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.
Also known as:
- Brain Neurostimulator Device Placement
- Cranial neurostimulator insertion
- Deep brain stimulation device placement
- Brain pacemaker implantation
- Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement
CPT Codes:
- 61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array
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
Also known as:
- Vagus Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- VNS Implantation
- Cranial Nerve Stimulator Surgery
- Neurostimulator for Vagus Nerve
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device
CPT Codes:
- 64568: Open implantation of cranial nerve (eg, vagus nerve) neurostimulator electrode array and pulse generator
Does Dr. Papanastassiou accept my insurance?
Dr. Papanastassiou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 358-0500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Papanastassiou accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Papanastassiou in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Papanastassiou's office located?
Dr. Alexander Papanastassiou's Primary Practice
4502 Medical Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 358-0500
Dr. Alexander Papanastassiou's Practice 2
7940 Floyd Curl Dr Ste 300
San Antonio, TX 78229
What is Dr. Papanastassiou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Papanastassiou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659321230.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Papanastassiou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Papanastassiou
What is Dr. Alexander Papanastassiou's specialty?
Dr. Papanastassiou is a Neurosurgeon near San Antonio, TX. 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. Contact Dr. Papanastassiou to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Papanastassiou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Papanastassiou is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Shannon Medical Center, Peterson 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
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Is Alexander Papanastassiou accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Papanastassiou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Papanastassiou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Papanastassiou's office at (210) 358-0500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Papanastassiou?
Please contact Dr. Papanastassiou's office at (210) 358-0500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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