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Dr. Geoffrey Colby, MD, PHD

Tucson, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Colby, Neurosurgeon in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Geoffrey Colby, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Colby is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Colby’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Colby’s office at (310) 825-5111.

    What languages does Dr. Colby speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Colby treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Colby 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. Colby. 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:

    • Aneurysm
    • Carotid Artery Aneurysm
    • Aneurysms
    • Artery Bulge
    • Blood Vessel Widening
    • Vascular Aneurysm
    • Carotid Artery Bulge
    • Neck Artery Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I729: Aneurysm of unspecified site
    • I720: Aneurysm of carotid artery

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q282: Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels
    • Q2730: Arteriovenous malformation, site unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I611: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, cortical
    • I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage
    • I6200: Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical

    Also known as:

    • Intracranial Hemangioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Birthmarks
    • Brain hemangioma
    • Cerebral vascular birthmark
    • Intracranial vascular malformation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D1802: Hemangioma of intracranial structures

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormality of Brain Blood Vessels
    • Birth Defects
    • Cerebral Vascular Malformations
    • Congenital Brain Vessel Anomalies
    • Brain Blood Vessel Defects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q283: Other malformations of cerebral vessels

    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:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula
    • Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Fistulas
    • AV Fistula
    • Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection
    • Artery-Vein Connection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I770: Arteriovenous fistula, acquired

    Also known as:

    • Communicating Hydrocephalus
    • Hydrocephalus
    • Non-obstructive Hydrocephalus
    • External Hydrocephalus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G910: Communicating hydrocephalus

    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:

    • Cerebral Atherosclerosis
    • Brain Disease
    • Hardening of Brain Arteries
    • Brain Artery Plaque
    • Cerebral Artery Disease
    • Brain Blood Vessel Hardening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis

    Does Dr. Colby accept my insurance?

    Dr. Colby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-5111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Colby accept in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Colby in Tucson, AZ 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

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Directors Guild of America Employees

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Colby's office located?

    Dr. Geoffrey Colby's Primary Practice

    6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 305

    Tucson, AZ 85710

    (310) 825-5111

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    Dr. Geoffrey Colby's Practice 2

    1601 W Saint Marys Rd

    Tucson, AZ 85745

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    Dr. Geoffrey Colby's Practice 3

    300 Stein Plz Ste 420

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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

    Dr. Colby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144373739.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Colby?

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

    What is Dr. Geoffrey Colby's specialty?

    Dr. Colby is a Neurosurgeon near Tucson, AZ. 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. Colby to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Geoffrey Colby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Colby is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center 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 Geoffrey Colby accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Geoffrey Colby is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Geoffrey Colby offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Colby's office at (310) 825-5111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Geoffrey Colby?

    Please contact Dr. Colby's office at (310) 825-5111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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