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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kagnoff, Neurosurgeon in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Melissa Kagnoff, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Kagnoff is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kagnoff’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kagnoff’s office at (928) 778-0827.
Is Dr. Kagnoff board certified in Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Kagnoff, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Kagnoff speak?
Dr. Kagnoff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Kagnoff treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Kagnoff 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. Kagnoff. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Aphasia
- Difficulty speaking
- Language impairment
- Loss of speech
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4701: Aphasia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Does Dr. Kagnoff accept my insurance?
Dr. Kagnoff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (928) 778-0827 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kagnoff accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Kagnoff in La Mesa, 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
Community Health Group
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kagnoff's office located?
Dr. Melissa Kagnoff's Primary Practice
5555 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
(928) 778-0827
What is Dr. Kagnoff's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kagnoff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679764179.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kagnoff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kagnoff
What is Dr. Melissa Kagnoff's specialty?
Dr. Kagnoff is a Neurosurgeon near La Mesa, CA. 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. Kagnoff to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melissa Kagnoff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kagnoff is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont 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 Melissa Kagnoff accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Kagnoff is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Kagnoff offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kagnoff's office at (928) 778-0827 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Kagnoff?
Please contact Dr. Kagnoff's office at (928) 778-0827 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Kagnoff have?
Dr. Melissa Kagnoff is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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