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Who is Dr. Fuentes Pinillos, Neurosurgeon in Houston, TX?
Dr. Alfonso Fuentes Pinillos, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Fuentes Pinillos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fuentes Pinillos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fuentes Pinillos’s office at (614) 293-5346.
What languages does Dr. Fuentes Pinillos speak?
Dr. Fuentes Pinillos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Fuentes Pinillos typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Fuentes Pinillos 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. Fuentes Pinillos. 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:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Does Dr. Fuentes Pinillos accept my insurance?
Dr. Fuentes Pinillos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 293-5346 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fuentes Pinillos accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Fuentes Pinillos in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Community Care Network
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fuentes Pinillos' office located?
Dr. Alfonso Fuentes Pinillos' Primary Practice
1502 Taub Loop
Houston, TX 77030
(614) 293-5346
What is Dr. Fuentes Pinillos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fuentes Pinillos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215171897.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fuentes Pinillos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fuentes Pinillos
What is Dr. Alfonso Fuentes Pinillos's specialty?
Dr. Fuentes Pinillos is a Neurosurgeon near Houston, TX.
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. Alfonso Fuentes Pinillos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fuentes Pinillos is affiliated with Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Hospital, Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview 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
When to see a Neurosurgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alfonso Fuentes Pinillos accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Alfonso Fuentes Pinillos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alfonso Fuentes Pinillos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fuentes Pinillos's office at (614) 293-5346 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alfonso Fuentes Pinillos?
Please contact Dr. Fuentes Pinillos's office at (614) 293-5346 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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