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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aum, Neurosurgeon in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Diane Aum is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Aum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aum’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aum’s office at (314) 362-5000.
What languages does Dr. Aum speak?
Dr. Aum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Aum treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Aum 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. Aum. 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:
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device
- CSF Shunt
- Ventricular Shunt
- Hydrocephalus Device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z982: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
Also known as:
- CSF Drainage Device Management
- Shunt Adjustment
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Care
- Hydrocephalus Device Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4541: Encounter for adjustment and management of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain cysts
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
ICD-10 Codes:
- G930: Cerebral cysts
What procedures does Dr. Aum perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Aum 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. Aum. 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:
- Cerebrospinal Shunt Reprogramming
- CSF Shunt Adjustment
- Programmable Shunt Reprogramming
- Brain Shunt Reprogramming
CPT Codes:
- 62252: Reprogramming of programmable cerebrospinal shunt
Does Dr. Aum accept my insurance?
Dr. Aum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aum accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Aum in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Alliant Techsystems
Altamed Health Services
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Aum's office located?
Dr. Diane Aum's Primary Practice
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 362-5000
What is Dr. Aum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154816163.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aum
What is Dr. Diane Aum's specialty?
Dr. Aum is a Neurosurgeon near Saint Louis, MO. 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. Aum to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Diane Aum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aum is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Diane Aum accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Diane Aum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Diane Aum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aum's office at (314) 362-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Diane Aum?
Please contact Dr. Aum's office at (314) 362-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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