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Who is Dr. Bari, Neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Ausaf Bari, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bari is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bari’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bari’s office at (828) 255-7776.
What languages does Dr. Bari speak?
Dr. Bari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bari treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Bari 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. Bari. 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:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tic Douloureux
- Facial Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G500: Trigeminal neuralgia
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does Dr. Bari perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Bari 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. Bari. 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:
- Replacement of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Generator
- Cranial Neurostimulator Replacement
- Deep Brain Stimulator Battery Change
- Brain Stimulator Generator Exchange
- Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 61886: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays
Also known as:
- Brain Neurostimulator Device Placement
- Cranial neurostimulator insertion
- Deep brain stimulation device placement
- Brain pacemaker implantation
- Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement
CPT Codes:
- 61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array
Also known as:
- Deep Brain Stimulator Implantation
- DBS Surgery
- Neurostimulator Electrode Placement
- Brain Pacemaker Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61863: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), without use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; first array
Also known as:
- MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound for Brain
- MR-guided focused ultrasound ablation
- Intracranial focused ultrasound
- MRgFUS brain treatment
CPT Codes:
- 61715: Magnetic Resonance Image Guided High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (Mrgfus), Stereotactic Ablation Of Target, Intracranial, Including Stereotactic Navigation And Frame Placement, When Performed
Also known as:
- Additional Deep Brain Stimulator Electrode Placement
- DBS Electrode Implantation (Additional)
- Subcortical Neurostimulator Array
- Stereotactic Brain Electrode Placement
CPT Codes:
- 61864: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), without use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; each additional array (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Cranial Navigational Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Deep Brain Stimulator Implant
- Neurostimulator Implantation
- Stereotactic Brain Surgery
- DBS Implant
- Brain Electrode Array Placement
CPT Codes:
- 61867: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), with use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; first array
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
- Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
- SCS Implantation
- Back Pain Stimulator Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
- Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement
- Epidural Neurostimulator Surgery
- Pain Stimulator Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 63655: Laminectomy for implantation of neurostimulator electrodes, plate/paddle, epidural
Also known as:
- Deep Brain Stimulation Electrode Placement (Additional)
- Neurostimulator Implantation
- Subcortical Electrode Array Insertion
- DBS Electrode Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61868: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), with use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; each additional array (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skull Opening for Cranial Nerve Decompression
- Suboccipital Craniectomy
- Brain Nerve Decompression
- Skull Base Exploration
CPT Codes:
- 61458: Craniectomy, Suboccipital; For Exploration Or Decompression Of Cranial Nerves
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Nerve Pain Treatment (Neurolysis)
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
- Neurolytic Agent for Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Foramen Ovale Neurolysis
CPT Codes:
- 64610: Destruction by neurolytic agent, trigeminal nerve; second and third division branches at foramen ovale under radiologic monitoring
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
- Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Computer-Guided Neurosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesion
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- CyberKnife Radiosurgery
- Focused Radiation for Brain
- SRS
CPT Codes:
- 61798: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 complex cranial lesion
Also known as:
- Brain Stimulator Electrode Removal or Repair
- Intracranial Neurostimulator Revision
- Deep Brain Stimulator Electrode Removal
- Brain Pacemaker Electrode Adjustment
CPT Codes:
- 61880: Revision or removal of intracranial neurostimulator electrodes
Also known as:
- Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
- Open Neuroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Tumor Removal
- Neurofibroma Excision
- Neurolemmoma Removal
- Nerve Sheath Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 64790: Excision of neurofibroma or neurolemmoma; major peripheral nerve
Also known as:
- Vagus Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- VNS Implantation
- Cranial Nerve Stimulator Surgery
- Neurostimulator for Vagus Nerve
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device
CPT Codes:
- 64568: Open implantation of cranial nerve (eg, vagus nerve) neurostimulator electrode array and pulse generator
Also known as:
- Spinal Pain Stimulator Device Revision or Removal
- Spinal neurostimulator removal
- Spinal cord stimulator revision
- Implanted pain device removal
CPT Codes:
- 63688: Revision or removal of implanted spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array
Also known as:
- Brain Neurostimulator Device Revision or Removal
- Cranial Neurostimulator Replacement
- Deep Brain Stimulator Device Removal
- Brain Pacemaker Revision
CPT Codes:
- 61888: Revision or removal of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
- Nerve Decompression Surgery
- Nerve Release Surgery
- Pinched Nerve Surgery
- Nerve Entrapment Release
CPT Codes:
- 64722: Decompression; unspecified nerve(s) (specify)
Does Dr. Bari accept my insurance?
Dr. Bari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 255-7776 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bari accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Bari in Los Angeles, 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
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bari's office located?
What is Dr. Bari's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437392776.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bari
What is Dr. Ausaf Bari's specialty?
Dr. Bari is a Neurosurgeon near Los Angeles, 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. Bari to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ausaf Bari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bari is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica 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
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Is Ausaf Bari accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ausaf Bari is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ausaf Bari offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bari's office at (828) 255-7776 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ausaf Bari?
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