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Dr. Cristina Valencia Sanchez, MD

Scottsdale, AZ

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Valencia Sanchez, Neurologist in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Dr. Cristina Valencia Sanchez, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Scottsdale, AZ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Valencia Sanchez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Valencia Sanchez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Valencia Sanchez’s office at (480) 301-8000.

    What languages does Dr. Valencia Sanchez speak?

    Dr. Valencia Sanchez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Valencia Sanchez treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Valencia Sanchez 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. Valencia Sanchez. 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:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
    • Encephalitis
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Encephalomyelitis
    • Brain Swelling
    • Spinal Cord Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G0490: Encephalitis and encephalomyelitis, unspecified
    • G0481: Other encephalitis and encephalomyelitis

    Also known as:

    • Demyelinating Disease of Central Nervous System
    • MOG Antibody Disease
    • Degenerative Nerve Disease
    • CNS Demyelination
    • Nerve Sheath Damage in Brain/Spine
    • Myelin Loss Disorder
    • MOGAD
    • MOG-Associated Disease
    • Myelin Antibody Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G379: Demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified
    • G3781: Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis

    Also known as:

    • Stiff-Person Syndrome
    • Neuromyelitis Optica
    • Autoimmune Disease
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Hereditary hyperekplexia
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Neuromyelitis optica
    • Stiff-Man Syndrome
    • SPS
    • Moersch-Woltman Syndrome
    • NMO', 'Devic's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G2582: Stiff-man syndrome
    • G360: Neuromyelitis optica [Devic]

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Hereditary Ataxia
    • Cerebellar Disorder
    • Movement Disorder
    • Genetic Ataxia
    • Inherited Ataxia
    • Cerebellar Ataxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G119: Hereditary ataxia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
    • Arrhythmia
    • POTS
    • Orthostatic intolerance
    • Postural tachycardia syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G90A: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome [POTS]

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spinal Cord Condition
    • Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Sarcoidosis Affecting Other Body Parts
    • Sarcoidosis
    • Extrapulmonary Sarcoidosis
    • Systemic Sarcoidosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D8689: Sarcoidosis of other sites

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Brain or Spinal Cord Scan
    • Unusual CNS imaging results
    • Other neurological scan abnormalities
    • Brain imaging findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9089: Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system

    What procedures does Dr. Valencia Sanchez perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Valencia Sanchez 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. Valencia Sanchez. 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:

    • Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
    • Spinal tap
    • CSF analysis
    • Diagnostic lumbar puncture
    • Cerebrospinal fluid collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;

    Does Dr. Valencia Sanchez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Valencia Sanchez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 301-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Valencia Sanchez accept in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Dr. Valencia Sanchez in Scottsdale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • State of Arizona

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Valencia Sanchez's office located?

    Dr. Cristina Valencia Sanchez's Primary Practice

    13400 E Shea Blvd

    Scottsdale, AZ 85259

    (480) 301-8000

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    Dr. Cristina Valencia Sanchez's Practice 2

    5779 E Mayo Blvd

    Phoenix, AZ 85054

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    What is Dr. Valencia Sanchez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Valencia Sanchez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215314760.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valencia Sanchez?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Valencia Sanchez

    What is Dr. Cristina Valencia Sanchez's specialty?

    Dr. Valencia Sanchez is a Neurologist near Scottsdale, AZ.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Cristina Valencia Sanchez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Valencia Sanchez is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital, Tucson Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, NM, CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, CHRISTUS Health, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix 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 Cristina Valencia Sanchez accepting new patients in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Cristina Valencia Sanchez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cristina Valencia Sanchez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Valencia Sanchez's office at (480) 301-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cristina Valencia Sanchez?

    Please contact Dr. Valencia Sanchez's office at (480) 301-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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