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Who is Dr. Saigal, Neurosurgeon in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Rajiv Saigal, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Saigal is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saigal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saigal’s office.
What languages does Dr. Saigal speak?
Dr. Saigal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Saigal typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Saigal 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. Saigal. 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
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Saigal typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Saigal 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. Saigal. 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:
- Heat Treatment for Back Pain Nerve (Basivertebral Nerve)
- Basivertebral nerve ablation
- Intraosseous nerve destruction
- Radiofrequency ablation for back pain
- Vertebral nerve thermal destruction
CPT Codes:
- 64628: Thermal destruction of intraosseous basivertebral nerve, including all imaging guidance; first 2 vertebral bodies, lumbar or sacral
Does Dr. Saigal accept my insurance?
Dr. Saigal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saigal accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Saigal in San Francisco, 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
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Saigal's office located?
What is Dr. Saigal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saigal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487981700.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saigal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saigal
What is Dr. Rajiv Saigal's specialty?
Dr. Saigal is a Neurosurgeon near San Francisco, 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. Rajiv Saigal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Saigal is affiliated with Washington Hospital Healthcare System, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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 Rajiv Saigal accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rajiv Saigal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rajiv Saigal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saigal's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rajiv Saigal?
Please contact Dr. Saigal's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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