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Dr. Sasan Yadegar, MD

Dr. Sasan Yadegar, MD

Inglewood, CA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yadegar, Neurosurgeon in Inglewood, CA?

    Dr. Sasan Yadegar, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Inglewood, CA. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Yadegar graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Yadegar is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yadegar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yadegar’s office at (310) 673-7724.

    Where did Dr. Yadegar go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery | UC Irvine Medical Center

    • Medical School: University Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Yadegar board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Sasan Yadegar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Yadegar speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Yadegar treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Yadegar 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. Yadegar. 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
    • 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 Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Brain Tumor
    • Brain Cancer
    • Cerebral Tumor
    • Intracranial Tumor
    • Malignant Brain Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Neck Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion
    • Slipped Disc in Neck
    • Herniated Disc in Neck
    • Cervical Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
    • M5020: Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Degenerative Neck Myelopathy
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Lower Spine Arthritis with Myelopathy
    • Spinal Cord Compression in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region
    • M4716: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region

    What procedures does Dr. Yadegar perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Yadegar 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. Yadegar. 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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
    • Epidural or Spinal Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Lower Back Epidural Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)
    • Cervical epidural injection
    • Thoracic epidural injection
    • Spinal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance
    • 62320: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; without imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Neck Spinal Decompression Surgery
    • Neck Vertebra Removal for Spinal Cord Relief (Additional Segment)
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
    • Cervical Laminectomy
    • Cervical Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery
    • Nerve Root Decompression
    • Cervical corpectomy (additional segment)
    • Spinal cord decompression (neck, anterior)
    • Vertebral body resection (cervical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 63048: 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; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 63045: 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; cervical
    • 63082: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, each additional segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Neck Vertebra Removal and Spinal Decompression
    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Additional Nerve Decompression in Spine
    • Spinal Allograft
    • Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
    • Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
    • Cervical Corpectomy
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
    • Vertebral Body Resection
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
    • Laminotomy (Additional Level)
    • Hemilaminectomy (Additional Level)
    • Spinal Nerve Root Decompression (Additional)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 63081: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, single segment
    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
    • 63035: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; each additional interspace, cervical or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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

    Also known as:

    • Skull Repair Surgery with Brain Repair
    • Cranioplasty
    • Skull Defect Repair
    • Brain Reconstruction Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 62145: Cranioplasty for skull defect with reparative brain surgery

    Also known as:

    • Brain Monitoring Device Insertion
    • Ventricular Catheter Placement
    • Intracranial Pressure Monitor Insertion
    • Brain Monitoring Device Implantation
    • Twist Drill Craniostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 61107: Twist drill hole(s) for subdural, intracerebral, or ventricular puncture; for implanting ventricular catheter, pressure recording device, or other intracerebral monitoring device

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Lower Neck Bone Fusion (Cervical)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
    • Cervical Spinal Fusion
    • Posterior Cervical Fusion
    • Neck Vertebrae Fusion
    • Cervical Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
    • 22600: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; cervical below C2 segment
    • 22554: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); cervical below C2

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
    • Vertebral Fixation
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation
    • Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
    • Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Back Bone Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Application of Cranial Tongs or Frame
    • Skull Tongs Placement
    • Stereotactic Frame Application
    • Head Immobilization Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 20660: Application of cranial tongs, caliper, or stereotactic frame, including removal (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Yadegar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yadegar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 673-7724 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yadegar accept in Inglewood, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • SGS North America Inc

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    Where is Dr. Yadegar's office located?

    Dr. Sasan Yadegar's Primary Practice

    501 E Hardy St Ste 407

    Inglewood, CA 90301

    (310) 673-7724

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

    Dr. Yadegar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376613455.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yadegar?

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

    What is Dr. Sasan Yadegar's specialty?

    Dr. Yadegar is a Neurosurgeon near Inglewood, 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. Yadegar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sasan Yadegar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yadegar is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Gardena, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai 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 Sasan Yadegar accepting new patients in Inglewood, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sasan Yadegar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sasan Yadegar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yadegar's office at (310) 673-7724 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sasan Yadegar?

    Please contact Dr. Yadegar's office at (310) 673-7724 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sasan Yadegar have?

    Dr. Sasan Yadegar is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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