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Dr. Carlos Palacio, MD

Dr. Carlos Palacio, MD

Portsmouth, NH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Palacio, Neurosurgeon in Portsmouth, NH?

    Dr. Carlos Palacio, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Portsmouth, NH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Palacio graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at Northwestern Mem Hosp, Neurological Surgery; Northwestern Mem Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Palacio is fluent in English, German, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palacio’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palacio’s office at (603) 433-4666.

    Where did Dr. Palacio go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Northwestern Mem Hosp, Neurological Surgery; Northwestern Mem Hosp, General Surgery | McGaw Medical Center - Northwestern University | McGaw Medical Center - Northwestern University | Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity | Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Palacio board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Palacio, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Palacio speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Palacio treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Palacio 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. Palacio. 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:

    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-neurological surgery care
    • Brain surgery aftercare
    • Spine surgery aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
    • Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Disc Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Intervertebral Disc Disease
    • Back Disc Problems
    • Spinal Disc Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M519: Unspecified thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorder

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Pain with Sciatica (Right Side)
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Right Sided Lumbago with Sciatica
    • Right Back Pain and Leg Nerve Pain
    • Right Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5441: Lumbago with sciatica, right side

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    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:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spinal Cord Condition
    • Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G959: Disease of spinal cord, 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

    Does Dr. Palacio accept my insurance?

    Dr. Palacio accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 433-4666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Palacio accept in Portsmouth, NH?

    Dr. Palacio in Portsmouth, NH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Humana

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Palacio's office located?

    Dr. Carlos Palacio's Primary Practice

    333 Borthwick Ave

    Portsmouth, NH 03801

    (603) 433-4666

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    Dr. Carlos Palacio's Practice 2

    5 Alumni Dr

    Exeter, NH 03833

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    Dr. Carlos Palacio's Practice 3

    3 Terrascape Pkwy

    Somersworth, NH 03878

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

    Dr. Palacio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346286929.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palacio?

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

    What is Dr. Carlos Palacio's specialty?

    Dr. Palacio is a Neurosurgeon near Portsmouth, NH. 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. Palacio to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carlos Palacio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Palacio is affiliated with Concord Hospital – Laconia, York Hospital, Portsmouth Regional Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Carlos Palacio accepting new patients in Portsmouth, NH?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Palacio is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carlos Palacio offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Palacio's office at (603) 433-4666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carlos Palacio?

    Please contact Dr. Palacio's office at (603) 433-4666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Carlos Palacio have?

    Dr. Carlos Palacio is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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