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Dr. Branden Cord, MD, PHD

Neurosurgeon

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cord, Neurosurgeon in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Branden Cord, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cord is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cord’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Cord typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
    • Hydrocephalus
    • NPH
    • Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    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 Neurosurgeon like Dr. Cord typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Cord 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
    • Selective Venous Catheterization
    • Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Diagnostic Vein Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)

    Also known as:

    • Cerebrospinal Shunt Reprogramming
    • Shunt Puncture for Fluid or Medicine
    • CSF Shunt Adjustment
    • Programmable Shunt Reprogramming
    • Brain Shunt Reprogramming
    • Shunt aspiration
    • Shunt injection
    • Reservoir tap
    • Ventricular shunt access

    CPT Codes:

    • 62252: Reprogramming of programmable cerebrospinal shunt
    • 61070: Puncture of shunt tubing or reservoir for aspiration or injection 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. Cord accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cord accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office 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

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other TPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Cord's office located?

    Dr. Branden Cord's Primary Practice

    4860 Y St

    Sacramento, CA 95817

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    Dr. Branden Cord's Practice 2

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 3900

    Sacramento, CA 95816

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    What is Dr. Cord's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Branden Cord affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cord is affiliated with Uc Davis Medical Center, Marshall Hospital, Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento 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

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    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Branden Cord?

    Please contact Dr. Cord's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Cord's office located?

    Dr. Cord's office is located in Sacramento, CA.