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Dr. Joel Stary, MD, PHD

Mesa, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Stary, Neurosurgeon in Mesa, AZ?

    Dr. Joel Stary, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Mesa, AZ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Stary is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stary’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stary’s office at (217) 721-3930.

    What languages does Dr. Stary speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Stary treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Stary 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. Stary. 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:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Stroke due to clot
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Left Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
    • Left Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormality of Brain Blood Vessels
    • Birth Defects
    • Cerebral Vascular Malformations
    • Congenital Brain Vessel Anomalies
    • Brain Blood Vessel Defects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q283: Other malformations of cerebral vessels

    What procedures does Dr. Stary perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Stary 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. Stary. 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:

    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan
    • External carotid angiography
    • Neck artery imaging with catheter
    • Selective carotid catheterization

    CPT Codes:

    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
    • Neurovascular embolization
    • Intracranial vessel occlusion
    • Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)

    Does Dr. Stary accept my insurance?

    Dr. Stary accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 721-3930 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Stary accept in Mesa, AZ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Stary's office located?

    Dr. Joel Stary's Primary Practice

    1520 S Dobson Rd Ste 203

    Mesa, AZ 85202

    (217) 721-3930

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    Dr. Joel Stary's Practice 2

    2225 W Southern Ave

    Mesa, AZ 85202

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

    Dr. Stary's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780945113.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stary?

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

    What is Dr. Joel Stary's specialty?

    Dr. Stary is a Neurosurgeon near Mesa, AZ. 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. Stary to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joel Stary affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Stary is affiliated with Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Gateway Medical Center, Banner Baywood Medical Center, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Banner Ocotillo Medical Center, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Joel Stary accepting new patients in Mesa, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Joel Stary is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joel Stary offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Stary's office at (217) 721-3930 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joel Stary?

    Please contact Dr. Stary's office at (217) 721-3930 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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