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Dr. Liesl Nicole Close, MD

Oakland, CA

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    Who is Dr. Close, Neurosurgeon in Oakland, CA?

    Dr. Liesl Nicole Close, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Close graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. Dr. Close is fluent in English, Amharic, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Close’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Close’s office at (510) 437-4800.

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

    • Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Close speak?

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

    • Amharic

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Close treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Close 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. Close. 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:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified

    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:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Pain with Sciatica (Right Side)
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Right Sided Lumbago with Sciatica
    • Right Back Pain and Leg Nerve Pain
    • Right Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5441: Lumbago with sciatica, right side

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device
    • CSF Shunt
    • Ventricular Shunt
    • Hydrocephalus Device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z982: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pressure on the Brain
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Compression
    • Intracranial Pressure
    • Brain Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G935: Compression of brain

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spinal Cord Condition
    • Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Does Dr. Close accept my insurance?

    Dr. Close accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 437-4800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Close accept in Oakland, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • San Francisco Health Plan

    • Sutter Health

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    Where is Dr. Close's office located?

    Dr. Liesl Nicole Close's Primary Practice

    1411 E 31st St

    Oakland, CA 94602

    (510) 437-4800

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    Dr. Liesl Nicole Close's Practice 2

    15400 Foothill Blvd # H

    San Leandro, CA 94578

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    Dr. Liesl Nicole Close's Practice 3

    400 Parnassus Ave # A808

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 353-7500

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

    Dr. Close's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578827499.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Close?

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

    What is Dr. Liesl Nicole Close's specialty?

    Dr. Close is a Neurosurgeon near Oakland, 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. Close to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Liesl Nicole Close affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Close is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus, Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Liesl Nicole Close accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Liesl Nicole Close is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Liesl Nicole Close offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Close's office at (510) 437-4800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Liesl Nicole Close?

    Please contact Dr. Close's office at (510) 437-4800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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