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Dr. Daniel Marcus, MD

Dr. Daniel Marcus, MD

Santa Cruz, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Marcus, Physiatrist in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Daniel Marcus, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Marcus graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health and completed his residency at University Of Colorado Hospital. Dr. Marcus is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Marcus’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Marcus’s office at (209) 603-8524.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Marcus?

    Dr. Daniel Marcus, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Physiatrist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Marcus empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Knee & Shoulder Pain, Neuromuscular Disorders, Pain-Interventional Techniques, Spinal Rehabilitation, Sports Injuries, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Cruz/CA community, Dr. Marcus is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: University Of Colorado Hospital | University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center

    • Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States | The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health

    Is Dr. Marcus board certified in Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Daniel Marcus, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Marcus speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Marcus treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Marcus 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. Marcus. 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:

    • 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:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    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:

    • 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:

    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Disc Degeneration
    • Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
    • Worn Spinal Discs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral 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:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal 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:

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

    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:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    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:

    • Right Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Bursitis
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Hip Bursitis
    • Inflamed Right Hip Bursa
    • Right Greater Trochanteric Bursitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7061: Trochanteric bursitis, right hip

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Degeneration
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
    • Worn Neck Discs
    • Cervical Spondylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Does Dr. Marcus accept my insurance?

    Dr. Marcus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 603-8524 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Marcus accept in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Marcus in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Carpenters Health and Welfare Trust Fund (CA)

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Marcus' office located?

    Dr. Daniel Marcus' Primary Practice

    2911 Chanticleer Ave

    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    (209) 603-8524

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    Dr. Daniel Marcus' Practice 2

    2200 Soquel Ave

    Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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    Dr. Daniel Marcus' Practice 3

    1595 Soquel Dr Ste 220

    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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

    Dr. Marcus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093785214.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Marcus?

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

    What is Dr. Daniel Marcus's specialty?

    Dr. Marcus is a Physiatrist near Santa Cruz, CA. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Marcus to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Daniel Marcus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Marcus is affiliated with Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz 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 Daniel Marcus accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Daniel Marcus is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Daniel Marcus offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Marcus's office at (209) 603-8524 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Daniel Marcus?

    Please contact Dr. Marcus's office at (209) 603-8524 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel Marcus have?

    Dr. Daniel Marcus is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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