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Who is Dr. Mehta, Neurosurgeon in La Mirada, CA?
Dr. Vivek Mehta, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in La Mirada, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mehta is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mehta’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mehta’s office at (323) 226-7421.
What languages does Dr. Mehta speak?
Dr. Mehta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Mehta typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mehta 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. Mehta. 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 here.
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
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
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Mehta typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mehta 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. Mehta. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Spine Allograft Placement
- Own Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spinal Bone Graft
- Osteopromotive Material Spine
- Donor Bone Graft Spine
- Spine Fusion Material
- Autologous Spine Graft
- Morselized Bone Graft
- Spine Fusion Bone Graft
- Bone Harvest for Spine
CPT Codes:
- 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 20937: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); morselized (through separate skin or fascial incision) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Dura Graft
- Spinal Bone Cut (Additional Segment)
- Spinal Dural Repair
- Spinal Meninges Graft
- Spinal CSF Leak Repair
- Vertebral Osteotomy
- Spine Reshaping Surgery
- Posterior Spinal Osteotomy
CPT Codes:
- 63710: Dural graft, spinal
- 22216: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spine Autograft
- Local Bone Harvest for Spine
- Spinal Fusion Bone Graft
CPT Codes:
- 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Lower Back Bone Cut (Spine Osteotomy)
- Bone Graft for Spine Surgery (Structural)
- Spinal Allograft
- Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
- Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
- Lumbar Spine Osteotomy
- Vertebral Bone Resection
- Spine Realignment Surgery
- Posterior Lumbar Osteotomy
- Spinal Autograft
- Bone Harvest for Spine Fusion
- Structural Bone Graft
CPT Codes:
- 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22214: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; lumbar
- 20938: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); structural, bicortical or tricortical (through separate skin or fascial incision) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Mehta accept my insurance?
Dr. Mehta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 226-7421 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mehta accept in La Mirada, CA?
Dr. Mehta in La Mirada, 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
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mehta's office located?
Dr. Vivek Mehta also offers virtual visits
Dr. Vivek Mehta's Primary Practice
12675 La Mirada Blvd Ste 201AND401
La Mirada, CA 90638
(323) 226-7421
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Vivek Mehta?
Dr. Mehta has appointments available at his La Mirada, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Mehta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mehta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033433776.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mehta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mehta
What is Dr. Vivek Mehta's specialty?
Dr. Mehta is a Neurosurgeon near La Mirada, 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. Vivek Mehta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mehta is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Hoag Orthopaedic Institute, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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 Vivek Mehta accepting new patients in La Mirada, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vivek Mehta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vivek Mehta offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mehta, or call (323) 226-7421 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Vivek Mehta?
Yes, Dr. Mehta offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Mehta, or call (323) 226-7421 for more information.
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