28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Guppy, Neurosurgeon in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Kern Guppy, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Guppy graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at U Il/U Il Hosp&Clin&Loyola U Med Ctr&Cook Co Hosp. Dr. Guppy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Guppy’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Guppy’s office at (916) 973-5000.
Where did Dr. Guppy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Il/U Il Hosp&Clin&Loyola U Med Ctr&Cook Co Hosp | University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Guppy speak?
Dr. Guppy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Guppy treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Guppy 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. Guppy. 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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
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:
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra
- Spinal Slip
- Vertebral Displacement
- Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
- Lower Back Spinal Slip
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4310: Spondylolisthesis, site unspecified
- M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Brain Disease
- Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
- Cerebral meningeal tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Does Dr. Guppy accept my insurance?
Dr. Guppy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 973-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Guppy accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Guppy in Sacramento, 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
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Partnership Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Guppy's office located?
What is Dr. Guppy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Guppy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518045251.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guppy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Guppy
What is Dr. Kern Guppy's specialty?
Dr. Guppy is a Neurosurgeon near Sacramento, 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. Guppy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kern Guppy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Guppy is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Kern Guppy accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kern Guppy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kern Guppy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Guppy's office at (916) 973-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kern Guppy?
Please contact Dr. Guppy's office at (916) 973-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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