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Who is Dr. Brown, Neurosurgeon in Madera, CA?
Dr. Melandee Brown, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Madera, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Brown completed her residency at Columbia University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Brown is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brown’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brown’s office at (559) 353-6277.
Where did Dr. Brown go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Columbia University Affiliated Hospitals | Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Brown board certified in Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Melandee Brown, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Brown speak?
Dr. Brown and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Brown treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Brown 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. Brown. 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:
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain cysts
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G935: Compression of brain
- G930: Cerebral cysts
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Flat Head Syndrome
- Craniosynostosis
- Macrocephaly
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Plagiocephaly
- Misshapen Head
- Asymmetrical Head Shape
- Craniostenosis
- Premature skull fusion
- Fused skull bones in infants
- Skull deformity at birth
- Large head size
- Enlarged head
- Big head syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q673: Plagiocephaly
- Q750: Craniosynostosis
- Q753: Macrocephaly
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Malformation
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
- Spinal Cord Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord
Also known as:
- Spine Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Spinal Malformation
- Spinal Birth Defect
- Baby Back Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q675: Congenital deformity of spine
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skull Fracture
- Broken Skull
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Head Bone Fracture
- Cranial Fracture
- Skull break
- Cranial fracture
- Head bone fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S020XXA: Fracture of vault of skull, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S0291XA: Unspecified fracture of skull, initial encounter for closed fracture
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:
- Spina Bifida
- Open Spine
- Neural Tube Defect
- Spinal Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q059: Spina bifida, unspecified
Also known as:
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Congenital skull malformation
- Facial bone birth defect
- Head and face bone abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q759: Congenital malformation of skull and face bones, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pituitary Gland Disorder
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Gland Problems
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Dysfunction
- Endocrine Gland Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- E236: Other disorders of pituitary gland
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:
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous growth
- Benign neoplasm
- Non-malignant tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D369: Benign neoplasm, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Craniosynostosis
- Skull fusion
- Premature skull suture closure
- Abnormal head shape
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q75009: Craniosynostosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Acquired Head Deformity
- Head shape change
- Deformed head
- Acquired skull deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M952: Other acquired deformity of head
Does Dr. Brown accept my insurance?
Dr. Brown accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 353-6277 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brown accept in Madera, CA?
Dr. Brown in Madera, 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
Central California Alliance for Health
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Brown's office located?
Dr. Melandee Brown's Primary Practice
9300 Valley Childrens Pl
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 353-6277
What is Dr. Brown's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871642272.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brown?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brown
What is Dr. Melandee Brown's specialty?
Dr. Brown is a Neurosurgeon near Madera, 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. Brown to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melandee Brown affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Brown is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Valley Childrens 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
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Is Melandee Brown accepting new patients in Madera, CA?
Yes, Dr. Melandee Brown is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melandee Brown offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (559) 353-6277 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melandee Brown?
Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (559) 353-6277 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melandee Brown have?
Dr. Melandee Brown is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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