Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brown, Neurosurgeon in Madera, CA?
Dr. Melandee Brown, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Madera, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. 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 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 as a 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 a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Brown typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Plagiocephaly
- Misshapen Head
- Asymmetrical Head Shape
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q673: Plagiocephaly
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
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 Corporation
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Brown's office located?
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.
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. Melandee Brown affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brown is affiliated with Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto, Kaweah Health Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno 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 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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