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Who is Dr. Frantzias, Neurosurgeon in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Joseph Frantzias, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Frantzias is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Frantzias’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Frantzias’s office at (650) 723-4000.
What languages does Dr. Frantzias speak?
Dr. Frantzias and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does Dr. Frantzias treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Frantzias 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. Frantzias. 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Frantzias accept my insurance?
Dr. Frantzias accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Frantzias accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Frantzias in Palo Alto, 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
AllCare Health Plan
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Frantzias' office located?
Dr. Joseph Frantzias' Primary Practice
300 Pasteur Dr Rm P388
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 723-4000
What is Dr. Frantzias's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Frantzias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750061594.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Frantzias?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Frantzias
What is Dr. Joseph Frantzias's specialty?
Dr. Frantzias is a Neurosurgeon near Palo Alto, 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. Frantzias to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Frantzias affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Frantzias is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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 Joseph Frantzias accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
No, Dr. Joseph Frantzias is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Frantzias offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Frantzias's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Frantzias?
Please contact Dr. Frantzias's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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