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Who is Dr. El-Zuway, Neurosurgeon in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Salem El-Zuway, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. El-Zuway is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Zuway’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Zuway’s office at (559) 227-7463.
What languages does Dr. El-Zuway speak?
Dr. El-Zuway and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. El-Zuway treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. El-Zuway 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. El-Zuway. 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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
- NPH
- Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
- G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus
Also known as:
- Joint Fusion Status
- Surgical Joint Fusion
- Arthrodesis History
- Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z981: Arthrodesis status
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
- G935: Compression of brain
Also known as:
- Degenerative Disc Disease with Back Pain
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbar Disc Degeneration
- Discogenic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M51360: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain only
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Degeneration
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
- Worn Neck Discs
- Cervical Spondylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
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:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Wedge Compression Fracture of First Lumbar Vertebra
- Fractures
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Compressed L1 fracture
- First lumbar compression fracture
- Broken L1 bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S32010A: Wedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Does Dr. El-Zuway accept my insurance?
Dr. El-Zuway accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 227-7463 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El-Zuway accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. El-Zuway in Fresno, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
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Where is Dr. El-Zuway's office located?
What is Dr. El-Zuway's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El-Zuway's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912414707.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Zuway?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El-Zuway
What is Dr. Salem El-Zuway's specialty?
Dr. El-Zuway is a Neurosurgeon near Fresno, 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. El-Zuway to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Salem El-Zuway affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El-Zuway is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Adventist Health Hanford 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 Salem El-Zuway accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Salem El-Zuway is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Salem El-Zuway offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El-Zuway's office at (559) 227-7463 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Salem El-Zuway?
Please contact Dr. El-Zuway's office at (559) 227-7463 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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