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Dr. Jared Ament, MD

Neurosurgeon

West Hills, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ament, Neurosurgeon in West Hills, CA?

    Dr. Jared Ament, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in West Hills, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ament is fluent in English, French, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ament’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ament’s office at (800) 899-0101.

    What languages does Dr. Ament speak?

    Dr. Ament and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • French
    • Hebrew
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Ament typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ament 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. Ament. 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:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal 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:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-neurological surgery care
    • Brain surgery aftercare
    • Spine surgery aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Ament typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ament 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. Ament. 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:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    Does Dr. Ament accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ament accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 899-0101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ament accept in West Hills, CA?

    Dr. Ament in West Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cedars-Sinai Healthcare System

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ament's office located?

    Dr. Jared Ament's Primary Practice

    7320 Woodlake Ave Ste 215

    West Hills, CA 91307

    (800) 899-0101

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    Dr. Jared Ament's Practice 2

    1500 E Chevy Chase Dr Ste 204

    Glendale, CA 91206

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    What is Dr. Ament's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ament's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356653927.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ament?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ament

    What is Dr. Jared Ament's specialty?

    Dr. Ament is a Neurosurgeon near West Hills, 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 Dr. Jared Ament affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ament is affiliated with Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center 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 Dr. Jared Ament accepting new patients in West Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jared Ament is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jared Ament offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ament's office at (800) 899-0101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jared Ament?

    Please contact Dr. Ament's office at (800) 899-0101 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ament's office located?

    Dr. Ament's offices are located in West Hills, CA and Glendale, CA.