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Who is Dr. Brandman, Neurosurgeon in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. David Brandman, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Brandman is fluent in English, French, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brandman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brandman’s office at (916) 734-4300.
What languages does Dr. Brandman speak?
Dr. Brandman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Russian
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Brandman typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Brandman 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. Brandman. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Neurostimulator Management
- Nerve Stimulator Adjustment
- Implantable Neurostimulator Care
- Deep Brain Stimulator Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4542: Encounter for adjustment and management of neurostimulator
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
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Brandman typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Brandman 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. Brandman. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Implantable Pain Pump Placement
- Intrathecal Drug Pump Implantation
- Epidural Drug Pump Placement
- Programmable Pain Pump Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 62362: Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion; programmable pump, including preparation of pump, with or without programming
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:
- Brain Electrode Implantation for Seizure Monitoring
- Stereotactic EEG
- Depth Electrode Placement
- Long-Term Seizure Monitoring Implant
CPT Codes:
- 61760: Stereotactic implantation of depth electrodes into the cerebrum for long-term seizure monitoring
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
Does Dr. Brandman accept my insurance?
Dr. Brandman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-4300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brandman accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Brandman in Sacramento, 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
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Brandman's office located?
What is Dr. Brandman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brandman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952932766.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brandman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brandman
What is Dr. David Brandman's specialty?
Dr. Brandman is a Neurosurgeon near Sacramento, 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. David Brandman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brandman is affiliated with Uc Davis Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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 David Brandman accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Brandman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Brandman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brandman's office at (916) 734-4300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Brandman?
Please contact Dr. Brandman's office at (916) 734-4300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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