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Dr. Christopher Sarkiss, MD

Neurosurgeon

Ventura, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sarkiss, Neurosurgeon in Ventura, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Sarkiss, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Ventura, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sarkiss is fluent in English and Armenian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sarkiss’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sarkiss’s office at (661) 831-0274.

    What languages does Dr. Sarkiss speak?

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

    • Armenian
    • English

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Sarkiss 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. Sarkiss. 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 Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Does Dr. Sarkiss accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sarkiss accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 831-0274 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sarkiss accept in Ventura, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Clinicas del Camino Real

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Ventura County Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Sarkiss' office located?

    Dr. Christopher Sarkiss' Primary Practice

    300 Hillmont Ave

    Ventura, CA 93003

    (661) 831-0274

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    Dr. Christopher Sarkiss' Practice 2

    3807 Union Ave

    Bakersfield, CA 93305

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    Dr. Christopher Sarkiss' Practice 3

    1125 S Beverly Dr Ste 111

    Los Angeles, CA 90035

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

    Dr. Sarkiss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902123920.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sarkiss?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Sarkiss's specialty?

    Dr. Sarkiss is a Neurosurgeon near Ventura, 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. Christopher Sarkiss affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sarkiss is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Adventist Health Glendale, Dignity Health - California Hospital 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

    When to see a Neurosurgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Christopher Sarkiss accepting new patients in Ventura, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Sarkiss is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Sarkiss offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sarkiss' office at (661) 831-0274 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Sarkiss?

    Please contact Dr. Sarkiss' office at (661) 831-0274 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sarkiss' office located?

    Dr. Sarkiss' offices are located in Ventura, CA, Bakersfield, CA, and Los Angeles, CA.