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Dr. Michael Dorsi, MD

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Dr. Michael Dorsi, MD

West Hills, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dorsi, Neurosurgeon in West Hills, CA?

    Dr. Michael Dorsi, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in West Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Dorsi is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dorsi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dorsi’s office at (310) 319-3475.

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

    • Medical School: JOHNS HOPKINS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

    Is Dr. Dorsi board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Dorsi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Dorsi speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Dorsi typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Dorsi 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. Dorsi. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Dorsi typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Dorsi 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. Dorsi. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
    • Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
    • SCS Implantation
    • Back Pain Stimulator Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
    • Spinal Navigation Surgery
    • Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
    • Image-Guided Spine Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation Placement
    • Spine Stabilization Hardware
    • Posterior Spinal Fixation
    • Harrington Rod Placement
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spine Autograft
    • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
    • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Dorsi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dorsi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 319-3475 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dorsi accept in West Hills, CA?

    Dr. Dorsi in West Hills, 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Dorsi's office located?

    Dr. Michael Dorsi's Primary Practice

    7300 Medical Center Dr

    West Hills, CA 91307

    (310) 319-3475

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    Dr. Michael Dorsi's Practice 2

    6633 Telephone Rd

    Ventura, CA 93003

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    Dr. Michael Dorsi's Practice 3

    168 N Brent St Ste 408

    Ventura, CA 93003

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    Ratings & Reviews

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    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 262 reviews

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    Office Experience

    98% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    99% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    88% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    96% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Michael Dorsi an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Dorsi has been rated and reviewed by 262 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Dorsi, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Dorsi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942355854.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dorsi?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Dorsi's specialty?

    Dr. Dorsi is a Neurosurgeon near West Hills, CA.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Michael Dorsi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dorsi is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Providence Holy Cross 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 Michael Dorsi accepting new patients in West Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Dorsi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Dorsi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dorsi's office at (310) 319-3475 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Dorsi?

    Please contact Dr. Dorsi's office at (310) 319-3475 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Dorsi have?

    Dr. Michael Dorsi is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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