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Who is Dr. Palejwala, Neurosurgeon in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Sheri Palejwala, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Palejwala is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palejwala’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palejwala’s office at (562) 595-7696.
What languages does Dr. Palejwala speak?
Dr. Palejwala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Palejwala treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Palejwala 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. Palejwala. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I618: Other nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
- I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage
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:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Osteoporosis Fracture of the Spine
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Vertebral Compression Fracture
- Spinal Fracture from Osteoporosis
- Brittle Bone Fracture
- Fragility Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8008XA: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), initial encounter for fracture
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
What procedures does Dr. Palejwala perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Palejwala 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. Palejwala. 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:
- Brain Surgery for Spinal Fluid Leak
- Brain Bleed Surgery
- Brain Hematoma or Cyst Drainage (Burr Hole)
- Brain Tumor Removal Surgery
- Brain Tumor Removal (Meningioma)
- Brain Blood Clot Drainage (Burr Hole)
- Dural leak repair
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair
- Rhinorrhea/otorrhea surgery
- Craniectomy for Hematoma
- Craniotomy for Hematoma
- Brain Hematoma Evacuation
- Blood Clot Removal from Brain
- Intracerebral Hematoma Aspiration
- Brain Cyst Drainage
- Burr Hole Surgery for Brain Bleed
- Craniotomy for Tumor
- Brain Surgery for Tumor
- Brain Tumor Excision
- Craniectomy for Tumor
- Meningioma Excision
- Craniotomy for Brain Tumor
- Skull Opening for Tumor
- Burr hole surgery for hematoma
- Extradural hematoma drainage
- Subdural hematoma evacuation
- Brain bleed drainage
CPT Codes:
- 62100: Craniotomy for repair of dural/cerebrospinal fluid leak, including surgery for rhinorrhea/otorrhea
- 61312: Craniectomy Or Craniotomy For Evacuation Of Hematoma, Supratentorial; Extradural Or Subdural
- 61156: Burr hole(s); with aspiration of hematoma or cyst, intracerebral
- 61510: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Brain Tumor, Supratentorial, Except Meningioma
- 61512: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Meningioma, Supratentorial
- 61154: Burr Hole(S) With Evacuation And/Or Drainage Of Hematoma, Extradural Or Subdural
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:
- Skull Repair with Bone Graft
- Skull Bone Tumor Removal
- Skull Defect Repair
- Extensive Skull Reshaping for Craniosynostosis
- Cranioplasty
- Skull Reconstruction
- Bone Graft to Skull
- Skull reconstruction surgery
- Bone graft for skull defect
- Craniectomy for tumor
- Skull lesion excision
- Bone tumor removal from skull
- Head Bone Repair
- Cloverleaf Skull Repair
- Craniosynostosis Surgery
- Barrel-Stave Procedure (Skull)
CPT Codes:
- 62146: Cranioplasty with autograft (includes obtaining bone grafts); up to 5 cm diameter
- 62147: Cranioplasty with autograft (includes obtaining bone grafts); larger than 5 cm diameter
- 61500: Craniectomy; With Excision Of Tumor Or Other Bone Lesion Of Skull
- 62141: Cranioplasty for skull defect; larger than 5 cm diameter
- 61559: Extensive craniectomy for multiple cranial suture craniosynostosis (eg, cloverleaf skull); recontouring with multiple osteotomies and bone autografts (eg, barrel-stave procedure) (includes obtaining grafts)
Also known as:
- Removal of Brain Fluid Shunt
- CSF shunt removal
- Cerebrospinal fluid shunt explantation
- Brain shunt removal (no replacement)
CPT Codes:
- 62256: Removal of complete cerebrospinal fluid shunt system; without replacement
Also known as:
- Brain Fluid Shunt Placement
- CSF Shunt Creation
- Subdural-Peritoneal Shunt
- Hydrocephalus Shunt Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 62192: Creation of shunt; subarachnoid/subdural-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus
Also known as:
- Skull Base Surgery (Anterior Cranial Fossa)
- Repair of Brain Fluid Leak After Skull Base Surgery
- Craniofacial Approach
- Frontal Lobe Resection
- Anterior Skull Base Surgery
- Dural Repair
- CSF Leak Repair
- Skull Base Graft Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61583: Craniofacial approach to anterior cranial fossa; intradural, including unilateral or bifrontal craniotomy, elevation or resection of frontal lobe, osteotomy of base of anterior cranial fossa
- 61618: Secondary repair of dura for cerebrospinal fluid leak, anterior, middle or posterior cranial fossa following surgery of the skull base; by free tissue graft (eg, pericranium, fascia, tensor fascia lata, adipose tissue, homologous or synthetic grafts)
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Cranial Navigational Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
- VP Shunt Surgery
- Brain Shunt Placement
- Hydrocephalus Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus
Also known as:
- Brain Bleed Removal (Intracerebral Hematoma)
- Craniectomy for Hematoma
- Craniotomy for Brain Bleed
- Intracerebral Hematoma Evacuation
- Brain Clot Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61313: Craniectomy Or Craniotomy For Evacuation Of Hematoma, Supratentorial; Intracerebral
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:
- Ventricular Catheter Replacement or Irrigation
- Brain Catheter Maintenance
- Ventriculostomy Catheter Care
- CSF Shunt Revision
CPT Codes:
- 62225: Replacement or irrigation, ventricular catheter
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor Removal Surgery (Back of Brain)
- Brain Tumor Removal (Skull Base)
- Posterior Fossa Tumor Excision
- Infratentorial Brain Tumor Surgery
- Craniectomy for Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer Surgery
- Skull Base Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61518: Craniectomy for excision of brain tumor, infratentorial or posterior fossa; except meningioma, cerebellopontine angle tumor, or midline tumor at base of skull
- 61521: Craniectomy for excision of brain tumor, infratentorial or posterior fossa; midline tumor at base of skull
Also known as:
- Thoracic Spine Decompression Surgery
- Spinal Dura Graft
- Thoracic Laminectomy
- Spinal Nerve Decompression
- Thoracic Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
- Spinal Dural Repair
- Spinal Meninges Graft
- Spinal CSF Leak Repair
CPT Codes:
- 63046: 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; thoracic
- 63710: Dural graft, spinal
Also known as:
- Brain Catheter Replacement or Cleaning
- Subarachnoid Catheter Management
- Subdural Catheter Care
- Brain Fluid Drainage Catheter
- Intracranial Catheter Revision
CPT Codes:
- 62194: Replacement or irrigation, subarachnoid/subdural catheter
Also known as:
- CSF Shunt Revision (Brain Shunt Repair)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Replacement
- Brain Shunt Revision
- Hydrocephalus Shunt Repair
CPT Codes:
- 62230: Replacement or revision of cerebrospinal fluid shunt, obstructed valve, or distal catheter in shunt system
Also known as:
- Shunt Puncture for Fluid or Medicine
- Shunt aspiration
- Shunt injection
- Reservoir tap
- Ventricular shunt access
CPT Codes:
- 61070: Puncture of shunt tubing or reservoir for aspiration or injection procedure
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
- Spinal Navigation Surgery
- Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
- Image-Guided Spine Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- CSF Leak or Pseudomeningocele Repair with Laminectomy
- Dural Leak Repair
- Spinal Fluid Leak Repair
- Pseudomeningocele Repair
- Laminectomy for CSF Leak
CPT Codes:
- 63709: Repair of dural/cerebrospinal fluid leak or pseudomeningocele, with laminectomy
Also known as:
- Brain Biopsy with CT/MRI Guidance
- Stereotactic Brain Biopsy
- CT Guided Brain Biopsy
- MRI Guided Brain Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 61751: Stereotactic biopsy, aspiration, or excision, including burr hole(s), for intracranial lesion; with computed tomography and/or magnetic resonance guidance
Also known as:
- Spine Disc Spacer Insertion
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
- Lumbar Spinal Decompression Surgery
- Thoracic Spine Fusion
- Neck Vertebra Removal and Spinal Decompression
- Spinal Fusion Exploration
- Intervertebral Device Insertion
- Spinal Cage Placement
- Vertebral Body Defect Repair
- Synthetic Disc Spacer
- Spinal Decompression
- Transpedicular Decompression
- Nerve Root Decompression
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Lower back nerve decompression
- Herniated disc surgery (lumbar)
- Transpedicular spinal decompression
- Thoracic Arthrodesis
- Posterior Spine Fusion Thoracic
- Spinal Fusion Thoracic
- Back Bone Fusion Surgery
- Cervical Corpectomy
- Vertebral Body Resection
- Spine fusion check
- Investigate spinal fusion
- Spinal fusion revision assessment
CPT Codes:
- 22859: Insertion of intervertebral biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh, methylmethacrylate) to intervertebral disc space or vertebral body defect without interbody arthrodesis, each contiguous defect (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63057: Transpedicular approach with decompression of spinal cord, equina and/or nerve root(s) (eg, herniated intervertebral disc), single segment; each additional segment, thoracic or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63056: Transpedicular approach with decompression of spinal cord, equina and/or nerve root(s) (eg, herniated intervertebral disc), single segment; lumbar (including transfacet, or lateral extraforaminal approach) (eg, far lateral herniated intervertebral disc)
- 22610: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; thoracic (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
- 63081: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, single segment
- 22830: Exploration of spinal fusion
Also known as:
- Lower Neck Bone Fusion (Cervical)
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
- Spinal Cage Insertion After Vertebra Removal
- Neck Spinal Fusion
- Cervical Spinal Fusion
- Posterior Cervical Fusion
- Neck Vertebrae Fusion
- Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
- Lower Back Fusion Surgery
- Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
- Intervertebral Device Implantation
- Spinal Corpectomy Reconstruction
- Vertebral Body Replacement with Fusion
- Spine Cage and Fusion Surgery
- Cervical Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22600: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; cervical below C2 segment
- 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
- 22854: Insertion of intervertebral biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to vertebral corpectomy(ies) (vertebral body resection, partial or complete) defect, in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each contiguous defect (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22554: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); cervical below C2
Also known as:
- Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
- Additional Spinal Fusion Level (Anterior)
- Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
- Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Back Bone Fusion
- Anterior Interbody Fusion (Add-on)
- Extra Level Spine Fusion
- Spinal Segment Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22585: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- Bone Marrow Aspiration for Spine Graft
- Spine Bone Marrow Harvest
- Autologous Bone Graft for Spine
- Bone Marrow Aspiration (Spine)
- Spine Bone Graft Material Collection
CPT Codes:
- 20939: Bone marrow aspiration for bone grafting, spine surgery only, through separate skin or fascial incision (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:
- Thoracic Spine Fracture and Dislocation Repair
- Lumbar Spine Fracture Repair
- Thoracic Vertebrae Surgery
- Back Bone Fracture Treatment
- Spinal Dislocation Reduction
- Open Thoracic Spine Repair
- Lower back fracture surgery
- Vertebral dislocation reduction
- Open spine fracture treatment
CPT Codes:
- 22327: Open treatment and/or reduction of vertebral fracture(s) and/or dislocation(s), posterior approach, 1 fractured vertebra or dislocated segment; thoracic
- 22325: Open treatment and/or reduction of vertebral fracture(s) and/or dislocation(s), posterior approach, 1 fractured vertebra or dislocated segment; lumbar
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)
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:
- Derma-Fat-Fascia Graft
- Skin fat fascia graft
- Composite tissue graft
- Autologous fat graft
- Soft tissue graft
CPT Codes:
- 15770: Graft; derma-fat-fascia
Also known as:
- Re-closure of Surgical Wound
- Secondary Wound Closure
- Repair of Wound Dehiscence
- Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
- Extensive Wound Re-stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated
Does Dr. Palejwala accept my insurance?
Dr. Palejwala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 595-7696 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palejwala accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Palejwala in Long Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Palejwala's office located?
Dr. Sheri Palejwala's Primary Practice
2888 Long Beach Blvd Ste 240
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 595-7696
What is Dr. Palejwala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palejwala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548557671.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palejwala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palejwala
What is Dr. Sheri Palejwala's specialty?
Dr. Palejwala is a Neurosurgeon near Long Beach, 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. Palejwala to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sheri Palejwala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palejwala is affiliated with UCI Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Los Angeles General 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 Sheri Palejwala accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sheri Palejwala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheri Palejwala offer online booking?
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