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Dr. Salem El-Zuway, MD

Neurosurgeon

Fresno, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. El-Zuway, Neurosurgeon in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. Salem El-Zuway, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA. Dr. El-Zuway is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Zuway’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Neurosurgeon like Dr. El-Zuway typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    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:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    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:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. El-Zuway typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. El-Zuway 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
    • Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Back Bone Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
    • Vertebral Fixation
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation
    • Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Lower Neck Bone Fusion (Cervical)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Cervical Spinal Fusion
    • Posterior Cervical Fusion
    • Neck Vertebrae Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22600: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; cervical below C2 segment

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
    • Spinal Navigation Surgery
    • Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
    • Image-Guided Spine Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    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:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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 Healthcare

    • Bright Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. El-Zuway's office located?

    Dr. Salem El-Zuway's Primary Practice

    7257 N Fresno St

    Fresno, CA 93720

    (559) 227-7463

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    What is Dr. El-Zuway's NPI number?A 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.

    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 Dr. Salem El-Zuway affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. El-Zuway is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Clovis Community Medical Center, Kaweah Health Medical Center, Saint Agnes 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Salem El-Zuway?

    Please contact Dr. El-Zuway's office at (559) 227-7463 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. El-Zuway's office located?

    Dr. El-Zuway's office is located in Fresno, CA.