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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Loudon, Neurosurgeon in Orange, CA?
Dr. William Loudon, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Loudon completed his residency at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Loudon is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Loudon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Loudon’s office at (714) 509-7070.
Where did Dr. Loudon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at University of Pennsylvania/Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA Post-Doc. Fellowship in Cancer Biology | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA - Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship | University of Pittsburgh, PA - Radiosurgery Fellowship | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University | Pediatric neurosurgical residency at Medical College of Virginia
Is Dr. Loudon board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. William Loudon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Loudon speak?
Dr. Loudon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Loudon treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Loudon 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. Loudon. 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:
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Congenital skull malformation
- Facial bone birth defect
- Head and face bone abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q759: Congenital malformation of skull and face bones, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain cysts
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G930: Cerebral cysts
- G935: Compression of brain
Also known as:
- Flat Head Syndrome
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Plagiocephaly
- Misshapen Head
- Asymmetrical Head Shape
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q673: Plagiocephaly
Also known as:
- Quadriplegia
- Paralysis
- Tetraplegia
- Four limb paralysis
- Complete paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
What procedures does Dr. Loudon perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Loudon 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. Loudon. 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:
- Implanted Pain Pump Management
- Intrathecal Pump Reprogramming
- Epidural Pump Refill
- Pain Pump Evaluation
- Drug Infusion Pump Management
CPT Codes:
- 62370: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill (requiring skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional)
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Shunt Reprogramming
- Shunt Puncture for Fluid or Medicine
- CSF Shunt Adjustment
- Programmable Shunt Reprogramming
- Brain Shunt Reprogramming
- Shunt aspiration
- Shunt injection
- Reservoir tap
- Ventricular shunt access
CPT Codes:
- 62252: Reprogramming of programmable cerebrospinal shunt
- 61070: Puncture of shunt tubing or reservoir for aspiration or injection procedure
Also known as:
- Skull Bone Tumor Removal
- Skull Reshaping for Craniosynostosis
- Craniectomy for tumor
- Skull lesion excision
- Bone tumor removal from skull
- Craniectomy for Craniosynostosis
- Cloverleaf Skull Repair
- Suture Release Surgery (Skull)
CPT Codes:
- 61500: Craniectomy; With Excision Of Tumor Or Other Bone Lesion Of Skull
- 61558: Extensive craniectomy for multiple cranial suture craniosynostosis (eg, cloverleaf skull); not requiring bone grafts
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:
- Reprogramming of Implanted Pain Pump
- Intrathecal pump reprogramming
- Epidural pump adjustment
- Pain pump electronic analysis
- Implanted drug pump management
CPT Codes:
- 62368: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming
Also known as:
- Ventricular Puncture
- Brain fluid drainage
- Ventricular tap
- Cerebral ventricle access
CPT Codes:
- 61020: Ventricular puncture through previous burr hole, fontanelle, suture, or implanted ventricular catheter/reservoir; without injection
Also known as:
- Implantable Pain Pump Placement
- Intrathecal Drug Pump Implantation
- Epidural Drug Pump Placement
- Programmable Pain Pump Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 62362: Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion; programmable pump, including preparation of pump, with or without programming
Also known as:
- Spine Bone Reconstruction
- Dorsal Spine Reconstruction
- Spinal Element Repair
- Vertebral Bone Grafting
CPT Codes:
- 63295: Osteoplastic reconstruction of dorsal spinal elements, following primary intraspinal procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Laminectomy to Release Tethered Spinal Cord
- Tethered Spinal Cord Release
- Lumbar Spine Decompression
- Spinal Cord Untethering Surgery
- Lower Back Laminectomy
CPT Codes:
- 63200: Laminectomy, with release of tethered spinal cord, lumbar
Also known as:
- Stereotactic Headframe Placement
- Radiosurgery Headframe
- Stereotactic Frame Application
- Head Immobilization for Radiosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61800: Application of stereotactic headframe for stereotactic radiosurgery (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesion
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- CyberKnife Radiosurgery
- Focused Radiation for Brain
- SRS
CPT Codes:
- 61798: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 complex cranial lesion
Also known as:
- CSF Shunt Revision (Brain Shunt Repair)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Replacement
- Brain Shunt Revision
- Hydrocephalus Shunt Repair
CPT Codes:
- 62230: Replacement or revision of cerebrospinal fluid shunt, obstructed valve, or distal catheter in shunt system
Also known as:
- Burr Hole for Brain Device Placement
- Cranial burr hole
- Brain catheter insertion
- Cerebral monitoring device placement
CPT Codes:
- 61210: Burr hole(s); for implanting ventricular catheter, reservoir, EEG electrode(s), pressure recording device, or other cerebral monitoring device (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Face/Scalp, under 2 cm)
- Facial Soft Tissue Excision
- Scalp Tumor Removal
- Subfascial Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 21013: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face and scalp, subfascial (eg, subgaleal, intramuscular); less than 2 cm
Does Dr. Loudon accept my insurance?
Dr. Loudon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 509-7070 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Loudon accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Loudon in Orange, 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
CalOptima
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Loudon's office located?
What is Dr. Loudon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Loudon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437265816.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Loudon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Loudon
What is Dr. William Loudon's specialty?
Dr. Loudon is a Neurosurgeon near Orange, 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. Loudon to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Loudon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Loudon is affiliated with Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, UCI Medical Center, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, San Antonio Regional 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 William Loudon accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. William Loudon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Loudon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Loudon's office at (714) 509-7070 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Loudon?
Please contact Dr. Loudon's office at (714) 509-7070 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Loudon have?
Dr. William Loudon is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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