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Who is Dr. Viswanathan, Neurosurgeon in Houston, TX?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Viswanathan?
Dr. Ashwin Viswanathan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Viswanathan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Functional Neurosurgery, Spinal Cord Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Houston, TX community, Dr. Viswanathan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Viswanathan speak?
Dr. Viswanathan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Viswanathan typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Viswanathan 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. Viswanathan. 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.
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tic Douloureux
- Facial Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G500: Trigeminal neuralgia
Also known as:
- Neurostimulator Management
- Nerve Stimulator Adjustment
- Implantable Neurostimulator Care
- Deep Brain Stimulator Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4542: Encounter for adjustment and management of neurostimulator
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Viswanathan typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Viswanathan 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. Viswanathan. 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.
Also known as:
- Replacement of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Generator
- Cranial Neurostimulator Replacement
- Deep Brain Stimulator Battery Change
- Brain Stimulator Generator Exchange
- Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 61886: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays
Also known as:
- Spinal Catheter Placement for Long-Term Medication
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
- Intrathecal Catheter Implantation
- Epidural Catheter for Pain Pump
- Spinal Drug Delivery System
- Epidural neurostimulator placement
- Percutaneous spinal stimulator
- SCS implant
CPT Codes:
- 62350: Implantation, revision or repositioning of tunneled intrathecal or epidural catheter, for long-term medication administration via an external pump or implantable reservoir/infusion pump; without laminectomy
- 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Viswanathan accept my insurance?
Dr. Viswanathan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 213-8181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Viswanathan accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Viswanathan in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Integranet Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Viswanathan's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Viswanathan affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Viswanathan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Viswanathan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Viswanathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699917047.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Viswanathan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Viswanathan