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Dr. Daniel Kelly, MD

Dr. Daniel Kelly, MD

Santa Monica, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kelly, Neurosurgeon in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Daniel Kelly, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kelly completed his residency at George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Kelly is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kelly’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kelly’s office at (310) 202-6204.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kelly?

    Dr. Daniel Kelly, 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. Kelly empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain Tumors, Brain Tumors-Metastatic, Meningioma, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pituitary Tumors, Skull Base Tumors, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Monica/CA community, Dr. Kelly is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: George Washington University Hospital

    What languages does Dr. Kelly speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kelly treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Kelly 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. Kelly. 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:

    • 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

    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:

    • Other Pituitary Gland Disorder
    • Acromegaly
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Sotos syndrome
    • Pituitary Gland Problems
    • Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Dysfunction
    • Endocrine Gland Disorders
    • Gigantism
    • Growth Hormone Excess
    • Pituitary Gigantism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E236: Other disorders of pituitary gland
    • E220: Acromegaly and pituitary gigantism

    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

    Also known as:

    • Cushing's Disease
    • Cushing's Syndrome
    • Cushing disease
    • Pituitary Cushing's', 'Hypercortisolism', 'Cushing's Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E240: Pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease

    Also known as:

    • Brain Tumor
    • Brain Cancer
    • Cerebral Tumor
    • Intracranial Tumor
    • Malignant Brain Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Kelly perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Kelly 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. Kelly. 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:

    • 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:

    • Pituitary Tumor Removal (Through Nose)
    • Brain Tumor Removal Surgery
    • Brain Tumor Removal (Meningioma)
    • Skull Base Surgery (Orbitocranial Approach)
    • Transnasal Pituitary Tumor Excision
    • Trans-sphenoidal Neuroendoscopy
    • Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
    • Pituitary Adenoma Removal
    • Craniotomy for Tumor
    • Brain Surgery for Tumor
    • Brain Tumor Excision
    • Craniectomy for Tumor
    • Meningioma Excision
    • Craniotomy for Brain Tumor
    • Skull Opening for Tumor
    • Anterior Cranial Fossa Surgery
    • Orbitocranial Osteotomy
    • Frontal Lobe Elevation Surgery
    • Temporal Lobe Elevation Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 62165: Neuroendoscopy, intracranial; with excision of pituitary tumor, transnasal or trans-sphenoidal approach
    • 61510: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Brain Tumor, Supratentorial, Except Meningioma
    • 61512: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Meningioma, Supratentorial
    • 61584: Orbitocranial approach to anterior cranial fossa, extradural, including supraorbital ridge osteotomy and elevation of frontal and/or temporal lobe(s); without orbital exenteration

    Also known as:

    • Skull Base Lesion Removal
    • Removal of Lesion from Front Base of Skull
    • Skull Base Tumor Excision
    • Cavernous Sinus Lesion Surgery
    • Clivus Tumor Removal
    • Anterior cranial fossa lesion excision
    • Extradural skull base tumor removal
    • Brain lesion surgery (front base)

    CPT Codes:

    • 61607: Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or infectious lesion of parasellar area, cavernous sinus, clivus or midline skull base; extradural
    • 61600: Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or infectious lesion of base of anterior cranial fossa; extradural

    Also known as:

    • Complex Skull Base Surgery (Infratemporal Approach)
    • Complex Skull Base Surgery (Orbitocranial Zygomatic Approach)
    • Complex Skull Base Surgery
    • Infratemporal Fossa Surgery
    • Middle Cranial Fossa Approach
    • Mastoidectomy with Skull Base Access
    • Middle Cranial Fossa Surgery
    • Cavernous Sinus Surgery
    • Zygomatic Osteotomy Craniotomy
    • Infratemporal Approach Surgery
    • Parapharyngeal Space Surgery
    • Skull Base Tumor Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 61591: Infratemporal post-auricular approach to middle cranial fossa (internal auditory meatus, petrous apex, tentorium, cavernous sinus, parasellar area, infratemporal fossa) including mastoidectomy, resection of sigmoid sinus, with or without decompression and/or mobilization of contents of auditory canal or petrous carotid artery
    • 61592: Orbitocranial zygomatic approach to middle cranial fossa (cavernous sinus and carotid artery, clivus, basilar artery or petrous apex) including osteotomy of zygoma, craniotomy, extra- or intradural elevation of temporal lobe
    • 61590: Infratemporal pre-auricular approach to middle cranial fossa (parapharyngeal space, infratemporal and midline skull base, nasopharynx), with or without disarticulation of the mandible, including parotidectomy, craniotomy, decompression and/or mobilization of the facial nerve and/or petrous carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
    • Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Computer-Guided Neurosurgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Brain Lesion from Skull Base
    • Cranial Fossa Lesion Excision
    • Brain Tumor Removal
    • Vascular Lesion Resection
    • Dural Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 61601: Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or infectious lesion of base of anterior cranial fossa; intradural, including dural repair, with or without graft

    Also known as:

    • Skull Base CSF Leak Repair with Flap
    • Dura Repair
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Surgery
    • Skull Base Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 61619: Secondary repair of dura for cerebrospinal fluid leak, anterior, middle or posterior cranial fossa following surgery of the skull base; by local or regionalized vascularized pedicle flap or myocutaneous flap (including galea, temporalis, frontalis or occipitalis muscle)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Brain or Skull Base Lesion
    • Skull Base Tumor Excision
    • Cavernous Sinus Surgery
    • Clivus Lesion Removal
    • Intradural Skull Base Resection

    CPT Codes:

    • 61608: Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or infectious lesion of parasellar area, cavernous sinus, clivus or midline skull base; intradural, including dural repair, with or without graft

    Also known as:

    • Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
    • Fat Grafting
    • Dermal Graft
    • Fascia Graft
    • Tissue Transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)

    Does Dr. Kelly accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kelly accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 202-6204 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kelly accept in Santa Monica, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna

    • Community Health Network

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kelly's office located?

    Dr. Daniel Kelly's Primary Practice

    2200 Santa Monica Blvd

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    (310) 202-6204

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    Dr. Daniel Kelly's Practice 2

    1328 22nd St Fl 3

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

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    Dr. Daniel Kelly's Practice 3

    2125 Arizona Ave Fl 2

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

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

    Dr. Kelly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306857982.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kelly?

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

    What is Dr. Daniel Kelly's specialty?

    Dr. Kelly is a Neurosurgeon near Santa Monica, 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. Kelly to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kelly is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center 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 Kelly accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Daniel Kelly offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kelly's office at (310) 202-6204 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Daniel Kelly?

    Please contact Dr. Kelly's office at (310) 202-6204 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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