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Who is Dr. Cord, Neurosurgeon in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Branden Cord, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cord is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cord’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cord’s office.
What languages does Dr. Cord speak?
Dr. Cord and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cord treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Cord 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. Cord. 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:
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Communicating Hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus
- NPH
- Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Non-obstructive Hydrocephalus
- External Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus
- G910: Communicating hydrocephalus
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Head injury
- Brain trauma
- Concussion
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S062X5A: Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious levels, initial encounter
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Acquired Head Deformity
- Head shape change
- Deformed head
- Acquired skull deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M952: Other acquired deformity of head
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Cerebral AVM
- Brain Arteriovenous Malformation
- Brain Vascular Malformation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q282: Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage
Also known as:
- Right Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
- Right Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
Also known as:
- Osteoporosis Fracture of the Spine
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Vertebral Compression Fracture
- Spinal Fracture from Osteoporosis
- Brittle Bone Fracture
- Fragility Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8008XA: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), initial encounter for fracture
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:
- Spinal Fluid Leak
- CSF Leak
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9600: Cerebrospinal fluid leak, unspecified
Does Dr. Cord accept my insurance?
Dr. Cord accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cord accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Cord in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cord's office located?
What is Dr. Cord's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cord's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861750713.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cord?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cord
What is Dr. Branden Cord's specialty?
Dr. Cord is a Neurosurgeon near Sacramento, CA. 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. Cord to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Branden Cord affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cord is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uc Davis Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Branden Cord accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Branden Cord is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Branden Cord offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cord's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Branden Cord?
Please contact Dr. Cord's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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