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Dr. Vladimir Cortez, DO
Pomona, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cortez, Neurosurgeon in Pomona, CA?
Dr. Vladimir Cortez, DO is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Pomona, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cortez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cortez’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. Cortez’s office at (909) 580-1366.
What languages does Dr. Cortez speak?
Dr. Cortez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cortez treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Cortez 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. Cortez. 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:
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Diffuse Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Brain Bleed
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- SAH
- Subarachnoid Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Head Injury
- Cerebral Trauma
- Brain Contusion
- Brain Hemorrhage
- TBI
- Widespread Brain Damage
- Severe Head Injury
- Diffuse Axonal Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S066X9A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S06369A: Traumatic hemorrhage of cerebrum, unspecified, with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S062X9A: Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Blood Clot in Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I615: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I63312: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of left middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage
- I618: Other nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
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:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Other Acquired Head Deformity
- Head shape change
- Deformed head
- Acquired skull deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M952: Other acquired deformity of head
Also known as:
- Wedge Compression Fracture of First Lumbar Vertebra
- Broken second lumbar vertebra (wedge compression)
- Fractures
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Compressed L1 fracture
- First lumbar compression fracture
- Broken L1 bone
- Lumbar compression fracture
- Broken lower back bone
- Vertebral fracture
- Spinal column fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S32010A: Wedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32020A: Wedge compression fracture of second lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
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
Does Dr. Cortez accept my insurance?
Dr. Cortez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 580-1366 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cortez accept in Pomona, CA?
Dr. Cortez in Pomona, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cortez's office located?
What is Dr. Cortez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cortez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629230065.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cortez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cortez
What is Dr. Vladimir Cortez's specialty?
Dr. Cortez is a Neurosurgeon near Pomona, 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. Cortez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vladimir Cortez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cortez is affiliated with St. Bernardine Medical Center, 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 Vladimir Cortez accepting new patients in Pomona, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vladimir Cortez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vladimir Cortez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cortez's office at (909) 580-1366 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vladimir Cortez?
Please contact Dr. Cortez's office at (909) 580-1366 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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