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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pynes, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Malissa Pynes, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pynes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pynes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pynes’s office at (323) 442-5710.
What languages does Dr. Pynes speak?
Dr. Pynes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Pynes typically treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Pynes 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. Pynes. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-neurological surgery care
- Brain surgery aftercare
- Spine surgery aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system
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 Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Pynes typically perform?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Malissa Pynes may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Pynes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pynes accept my insurance?
Dr. Pynes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-5710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pynes accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Pynes in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Denver Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pynes' office located?
What is Dr. Pynes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pynes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730686148.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pynes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pynes
What is Dr. Malissa Pynes's specialty?
Dr. Pynes is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Aurora, CO.
What does a Neurocritical Care Specialist do?
Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed.
Is this Dr. Malissa Pynes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pynes is affiliated with Hca Healthone Swedish, Hca Healthone Aurora, Hca Healthone Presbyterian St. Luke’s, Intermountain Health - Saint Joseph Hospital, Intermountain Health - Lutheran Hospital, Aspen Valley Hospital 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 Neurocritical Care Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Malissa Pynes accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Malissa Pynes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Malissa Pynes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pynes's office at (323) 442-5710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Malissa Pynes?
Please contact Dr. Pynes's office at (323) 442-5710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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