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Who is Dr. Mendez, Neurosurgeon in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Joe Mendez, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Salt Lake City, UT with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mendez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mendez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mendez’s office.
What languages does Dr. Mendez speak?
Dr. Mendez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mendez treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mendez 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. Mendez. 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 Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
- Brain Tumor of the Temporal Lobe
- Brain Stem Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor
- Temporal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Temporal Lobe Neoplasm
- Brain Stem Cancer
- Brainstem Glioma
- Malignant Brainstem Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
- C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
- C712: Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobe
- C713: Malignant neoplasm of parietal lobe
- C717: Malignant neoplasm of brain stem
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- Lymphatic Cancer
- Lymphoma in Organs
- NHL
- PCNSL
- Brain Lymphoma
- Spinal Cord Lymphoma
- CNS Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8589: Other specified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, extranodal and solid organ sites
- C83390: Primary central nervous system lymphoma
Does Dr. Mendez accept my insurance?
Dr. Mendez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mendez accept in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Mendez in Salt Lake City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Nevada
UnitedHealthcare
University of Utah
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Where is Dr. Mendez's office located?
What is Dr. Mendez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578819827.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mendez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mendez
What is Dr. Joe Mendez's specialty?
Dr. Mendez is a Neurosurgeon near Salt Lake City, UT. 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. Mendez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joe Mendez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Mendez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Of Utah Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?
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Is Joe Mendez accepting new patients in Salt Lake City, UT?
Yes, Dr. Joe Mendez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joe Mendez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mendez's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joe Mendez?
Please contact Dr. Mendez's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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