Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lemay, Neurosurgeon in Downey, CA?
Where did Dr. Lemay go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: L a Co Usc Med Center | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School
Is Dr. Lemay board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Lemay, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Lemay speak?
Dr. Lemay and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Lemay typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Lemay 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. Lemay. 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:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
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
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Lemay typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Lemay 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. Lemay. 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:
- Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Facetectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Burr Hole for Brain Device Placement
- Brain Bleed Surgery
- Cranial burr hole
- Brain catheter insertion
- Cerebral monitoring device placement
- Craniectomy for Hematoma
- Craniotomy for Hematoma
- Brain Hematoma Evacuation
- Blood Clot Removal from Brain
CPT Codes:
- 61210: Burr hole(s); for implanting ventricular catheter, reservoir, EEG electrode(s), pressure recording device, or other cerebral monitoring device (separate procedure)
- 61312: Craniectomy Or Craniotomy For Evacuation Of Hematoma, Supratentorial; Extradural Or Subdural
Also known as:
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Neck Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Decompression
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
- Cervical Laminectomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery (Neck)
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
- 63015: Laminectomy with exploration and/or decompression of spinal cord and/or cauda equina, without facetectomy, foraminotomy or discectomy (eg, spinal stenosis), more than 2 vertebral segments; cervical
Also known as:
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
- VP Shunt Surgery
- Brain Shunt Placement
- Hydrocephalus Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
Does Dr. Lemay accept my insurance?
Dr. Lemay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 862-1134 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lemay accept in Downey, CA?
Dr. Lemay in Downey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
HealthSmart
HealthSmart
Heritage Health
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
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Where is Dr. Lemay's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Lemay affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Lemay has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lemay's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lemay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356347959.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lemay?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lemay