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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, Medicare 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 a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Palejwala typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
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
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Palejwala typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 Surgery for Spinal Fluid Leak
- Dural leak repair
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair
- Rhinorrhea/otorrhea surgery
CPT Codes:
- 62100: Craniotomy for repair of dural/cerebrospinal fluid leak, including surgery for rhinorrhea/otorrhea
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:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
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)
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:
- Spine Disc Spacer Insertion
- Intervertebral Device Insertion
- Spinal Cage Placement
- Vertebral Body Defect Repair
- Synthetic Disc Spacer
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)
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.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Seaside Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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. Sheri Palejwala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palejwala is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay 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?
Please contact Dr. Palejwala's office at (562) 595-7696 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sheri Palejwala?
Please contact Dr. Palejwala's office at (562) 595-7696 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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