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Dr. Kenneth Vives, MD

Neurosurgeon

Sarasota, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vives, Neurosurgeon in Sarasota, FL?

    Dr. Kenneth Vives, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Sarasota, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vives is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vives’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vives’s office at (941) 308-5700.

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

      What languages does Dr. Vives speak?

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

      • English
      • Spanish

      What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Vives typically treat?

      As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Vives 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. Vives. 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:

      • Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
      • Parkinson's Disease
      • Fluctuating Parkinsonism
      • Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods
      • Variable Parkinson's Symptoms

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations

      Also known as:

      • Essential Tremor
      • Tremor
      • Essential tremor
      • Familial Tremor
      • Benign Essential Tremor

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G250: Essential tremor

      Also known as:

      • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
      • Post-Treatment Check-up
      • Aftercare Visit
      • Recovery Monitoring Exam

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

      Also known as:

      • Benign Meningioma
      • Benign Tumor
      • Brain Disease
      • Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
      • Brain membrane tumor
      • Cerebral meningeal tumor

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges

      What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Vives typically perform?

      As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Vives 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. Vives. 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:

      • Brain Neurostimulator Device Placement
      • Cranial neurostimulator insertion
      • Deep brain stimulation device placement
      • Brain pacemaker implantation
      • Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement

      CPT Codes:

      • 61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array

      Also known as:

      • Deep Brain Stimulator Implant
      • Neurostimulator Implantation
      • Stereotactic Brain Surgery
      • DBS Implant
      • Brain Electrode Array Placement

      CPT Codes:

      • 61867: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), with use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; first array

      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

      Does Dr. Vives accept my insurance?

      Dr. Vives accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (941) 308-5700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Vives accept in Sarasota, FL?

      Dr. Vives in Sarasota, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

      • Cigna Group

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

      • Federal government of the United States

      • Globe Life

      • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

      • Medica Group

      • Medicare

      • UnitedHealth Group

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      Where is Dr. Vives' office located?

      Dr. Kenneth Vives' Primary Practice

      5831 Bee Ridge Rd Ste 100

      Sarasota, FL 34233

      (941) 308-5700

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      Dr. Kenneth Vives' Practice 2

      1499 E Venice Ave Unit A

      Venice, FL 34292

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      Dr. Kenneth Vives' Practice 3

      1921 Waldemere St

      Sarasota, FL 34239

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

      Dr. Vives's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508847500.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vives?

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

      What is Dr. Kenneth Vives's specialty?

      Dr. Vives is a Neurosurgeon near Sarasota, FL.

      What does a Neurosurgeon do?

      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.

      Is Dr. Kenneth Vives affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Vives is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth 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

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      Is Dr. Kenneth Vives accepting new patients in Sarasota, FL?

      Yes, Dr. Kenneth Vives is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Kenneth Vives offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Vives' office at (941) 308-5700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kenneth Vives?

      Please contact Dr. Vives' office at (941) 308-5700 to schedule an appointment.

      Where is Dr. Vives' office located?

      Dr. Vives' offices are located in Sarasota, FL and Venice, FL.