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Dr. Gurvinder Kaur, MD

Neurosurgeon

Salinas, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kaur, Neurosurgeon in Salinas, CA?

    Dr. Gurvinder Kaur, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Salinas, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kaur is fluent in English, Hindi, and Panjabi; Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaur’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaur’s office at (305) 243-6946.

    What languages does Dr. Kaur speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Panjabi; Punjabi

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Kaur typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Kaur 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. Kaur. 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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    Does Dr. Kaur accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kaur accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 243-6946 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kaur accept in Salinas, CA?

    Dr. Kaur in Salinas, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Territories

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • HealthRight Group

    • Medicare

    • Montage Health

    • Santa Cruz County

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kaur's office located?

    Dr. Gurvinder Kaur's Primary Practice

    1033 Los Palos Dr

    Salinas, CA 93901

    (305) 243-6946

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    Dr. Gurvinder Kaur's Practice 2

    611 Abbott St Ste 101

    Salinas, CA 93901

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

    Dr. Kaur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255774824.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaur?

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

    What is Dr. Gurvinder Kaur's specialty?

    Dr. Kaur is a Neurosurgeon near Salinas, 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. Gurvinder Kaur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kaur is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Monterey Peninsula, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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

    When to see a Neurosurgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Gurvinder Kaur accepting new patients in Salinas, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Gurvinder Kaur is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gurvinder Kaur offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kaur's office at (305) 243-6946 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gurvinder Kaur?

    Please contact Dr. Kaur's office at (305) 243-6946 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kaur's office located?

    Dr. Kaur's office is located in Salinas, CA.