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Dr. Vikram Udani, MD

Neurosurgeon

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Udani, Neurosurgeon in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Vikram Udani, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Udani is fluent in English, French, Gujarati, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Udani’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Udani’s office at (619) 566-0640.
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    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Udani?

    Dr. Vikram Udani, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Udani empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm, Brain Tumors-Metastatic, Cerebrovascular Disease, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Neuro-Oncology, Skull Base Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego, CA community, Dr. Udani is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Udani speak?

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

    • English
    • French
    • Gujarati
    • Spanish

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Udani 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. Udani. 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:

    • 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:

    • Neck Disc Degeneration
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
    • Worn Neck Discs
    • Cervical Spondylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain Growth of Unknown Type
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain tumor of unknown nature
    • Brain lesion of unknown behavior
    • Indeterminate brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Udani 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. Udani. 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 Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
    • Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
    • SCS Implantation
    • Back Pain Stimulator Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Also known as:

    • Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement
    • Epidural Neurostimulator Surgery
    • Pain Stimulator Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 63655: Laminectomy for implantation of neurostimulator electrodes, plate/paddle, epidural

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Dura Graft
    • Spinal Dural Repair
    • Spinal Meninges Graft
    • Spinal CSF Leak Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 63710: Dural graft, spinal

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Decompression Surgery
    • Nerve Release Surgery
    • Pinched Nerve Surgery
    • Nerve Entrapment Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 64722: Decompression; unspecified nerve(s) (specify)

    Also known as:

    • Non-Surgical Treatment for Spinal Fracture
    • Vertebral Fracture Treatment
    • Spine Fracture Bracing
    • Back Bone Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Spinal Fracture Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 22310: Closed treatment of vertebral body fracture(s), without manipulation, requiring and including casting or bracing

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spine Autograft
    • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
    • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Udani accept my insurance?

    Dr. Udani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 566-0640 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Udani accept in San Diego, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scripps Health

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Udani's office located?

    Dr. Vikram Udani's Primary Practice

    11199 Sorrento Valley Rd Ste 203

    San Diego, CA 92121

    (619) 566-0640

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    Dr. Vikram Udani's Practice 2

    3590 Camino del Rio N Ste 200

    San Diego, CA 92108

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    Dr. Vikram Udani's Practice 3

    7901 Frost St

    San Diego, CA 92123

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

    Dr. Udani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093959108.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Udani?

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

    What is Dr. Vikram Udani's specialty?

    Dr. Udani is a Neurosurgeon near San Diego, 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. Vikram Udani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Udani is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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. Vikram Udani accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Vikram Udani is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vikram Udani offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Udani's office at (619) 566-0640 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vikram Udani?

    Please contact Dr. Udani's office at (619) 566-0640 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Udani's office located?

    Dr. Udani's office is located in San Diego, CA.