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Who is Dr. Cahan, Neurosurgeon in Thousand Oaks, CA?
Dr. Leslie Cahan, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Thousand Oaks, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Cahan completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Mass Gen Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Cahan is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cahan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cahan’s office at (805) 494-0880.
Where did Dr. Cahan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Mass Gen Hosp, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca
Is Dr. Cahan board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Leslie Cahan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Cahan speak?
Dr. Cahan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Cahan typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Cahan 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. Cahan. 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:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tic Douloureux
- Facial Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G500: Trigeminal neuralgia
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Cahan typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Cahan 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. Cahan. 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:
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Single Brain Lesion)
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesions
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesion
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- CyberKnife
- Brain Radiation Therapy
- Particle Beam Therapy
- Cranial Lesion Radiosurgery
- CyberKnife Radiosurgery
- Focused Radiation for Brain
- SRS
CPT Codes:
- 61796: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 simple cranial lesion
- 61797: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); each additional cranial lesion, simple (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 61798: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 complex cranial lesion
Also known as:
- Stereotactic Headframe Placement
- Radiosurgery Headframe
- Stereotactic Frame Application
- Head Immobilization for Radiosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61800: Application of stereotactic headframe for stereotactic radiosurgery (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Cahan accept my insurance?
Dr. Cahan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 494-0880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cahan accept in Thousand Oaks, CA?
Dr. Cahan in Thousand Oaks, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Managed Care of America
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cahan's office located?
What is Dr. Cahan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cahan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063583979.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cahan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cahan
What is Dr. Leslie Cahan's specialty?
Dr. Cahan is a Neurosurgeon near Thousand Oaks, 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. Leslie Cahan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cahan is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Leslie Cahan accepting new patients in Thousand Oaks, CA?
Yes, Dr. Leslie Cahan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leslie Cahan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cahan's office at (805) 494-0880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leslie Cahan?
Please contact Dr. Cahan's office at (805) 494-0880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leslie Cahan have?
Dr. Leslie Cahan is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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