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Dr. Alois Zauner, MD

San Diego, CA

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zauner, Neurosurgeon in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Alois Zauner, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Zauner completed his residency at Medical College Of Virginia. Dr. Zauner is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zauner’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zauner’s office at (619) 684-7085.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Zauner?

    Dr. Alois Zauner, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon 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. Zauner empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain Injury, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego/CA community, Dr. Zauner is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Medical College Of Virginia

    • Medical School: Universitat Wien | Medical Faculty, University of Vienna, Austria

    What languages does Dr. Zauner speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Zauner treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Zauner 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. Zauner. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Stroke due to clot
    • Brain Attack
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
    • I6389: Other cerebral infarction

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Intracerebral Hemorrhage
    • Brain Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Brain bleed
    • ICH
    • Bleeding in the brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage
    • I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
    • I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Left Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
    • Left Carotid Artery Blockage
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Brain AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
    • Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Cerebral AVM
    • Brain Arteriovenous Malformation
    • Brain Vascular Malformation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q282: Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels

    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:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown type
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Does Dr. Zauner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zauner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 684-7085 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zauner accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Zauner in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Presence Health

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    Where is Dr. Zauner's office located?

    Dr. Alois Zauner's Primary Practice

    4060 4th Ave Ste 508

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 684-7085

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    Dr. Alois Zauner's Practice 2

    2410 Fletcher Ave

    Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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    Dr. Alois Zauner's Practice 3

    3590 Camino del Rio N Ste 200

    San Diego, CA 92108

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

    Dr. Zauner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922023720.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zauner?

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

    What is Dr. Alois Zauner's specialty?

    Dr. Zauner is a Neurosurgeon near San Diego, 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. Zauner to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alois Zauner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zauner is affiliated with Scripps Green 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 Alois Zauner accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Alois Zauner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alois Zauner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zauner's office at (619) 684-7085 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alois Zauner?

    Please contact Dr. Zauner's office at (619) 684-7085 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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