30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Badie, Neurosurgeon in South Pasadena, CA?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Badie?
Dr. Behnam Badie, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Badie empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain Tumors, Spinal Tumors, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the South Pasadena, CA community, Dr. Badie is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Badie go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Badie speak?
Dr. Badie and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Badie typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Badie 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. Badie. 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:
- 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:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Benign Pituitary Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Prolactinoma
- Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
- Pituitary adenoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Badie typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Badie 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. Badie. 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:
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Single Brain Lesion)
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesions
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesion
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- CyberKnife
- Brain Radiation Therapy
- Particle Beam Therapy
- Cranial Lesion Radiosurgery
- CyberKnife Radiosurgery
- Focused Radiation for Brain
- SRS
CPT Codes:
- 61796: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 simple cranial lesion
- 61797: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); each additional cranial lesion, simple (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 61798: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 complex cranial lesion
Also known as:
- Ventricular Puncture
- Brain fluid drainage
- Ventricular tap
- Cerebral ventricle access
CPT Codes:
- 61020: Ventricular puncture through previous burr hole, fontanelle, suture, or implanted ventricular catheter/reservoir; without injection
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Cranial Navigational Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor Removal Surgery
- Craniotomy for Tumor
- Brain Surgery for Tumor
- Brain Tumor Excision
- Craniectomy for Tumor
CPT Codes:
- 61510: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Brain Tumor, Supratentorial, Except Meningioma
Also known as:
- Shunt Puncture for Fluid or Medicine
- Shunt aspiration
- Shunt injection
- Reservoir tap
- Ventricular shunt access
CPT Codes:
- 61070: Puncture of shunt tubing or reservoir for aspiration or injection procedure
Does Dr. Badie accept my insurance?
Dr. Badie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 574-3657 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Badie accept in South Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Badie in South Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
H & R Block
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Badie's office located?
Dr. Behnam Badie's Primary Practice
209 Fair Oaks Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 574-3657
What hospitals are Dr. Badie affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Badie has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Badie's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Badie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114026846.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Badie?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Badie