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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prolo, Neurosurgeon in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Laura Prolo, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Prolo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prolo’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. Prolo’s office.
What languages does Dr. Prolo speak?
Dr. Prolo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Prolo treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Prolo 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. Prolo. 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:
- Flat Head Syndrome
- Craniosynostosis
- Macrocephaly
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Plagiocephaly
- Misshapen Head
- Asymmetrical Head Shape
- Craniostenosis
- Premature skull fusion
- Fused skull bones in infants
- Skull deformity at birth
- Large head size
- Enlarged head
- Big head syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q673: Plagiocephaly
- Q750: Craniosynostosis
- Q753: Macrocephaly
Also known as:
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain cysts
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
- Brain Condition
- Brain Problem
- Unspecified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G935: Compression of brain
- G930: Cerebral cysts
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
- G939: Disorder of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Malformation
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
- Spinal Cord Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord
Also known as:
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Other Abnormality of Brain Blood Vessels
- Birth Defects
- Congenital skull malformation
- Facial bone birth defect
- Head and face bone abnormalities
- Cerebral Vascular Malformations
- Congenital Brain Vessel Anomalies
- Brain Blood Vessel Defects
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q759: Congenital malformation of skull and face bones, unspecified
- Q283: Other malformations of cerebral vessels
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Stem Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
- Brain Stem Cancer
- Brainstem Glioma
- Malignant Brainstem Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
- C717: Malignant neoplasm of brain stem
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus at Birth (Unspecified Type)
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
- Congenital Water on the Brain
- Infant Hydrocephalus
- Undiagnosed Hydrocephalus in Newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
- Q039: Congenital hydrocephalus, unspecified
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:
- Sacral Dimple
- Tailbone Disorder
- Pilonidal Dimple
- Coccyx Dimple
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q826: Congenital sacral dimple
Also known as:
- Craniopharyngeal Duct Growth of Unknown Type
- Pituitary Disorder
- Craniopharyngeal duct tumor of uncertain nature
- Craniopharyngeal duct lesion of uncertain behavior
- Indeterminate craniopharyngeal duct mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D444: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of craniopharyngeal duct
Also known as:
- Sagittal Craniosynostosis
- Premature sagittal suture fusion
- Scaphocephaly
- Sagittal skull fusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q7501: Sagittal craniosynostosis
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spina Bifida
- Spina Bifida
- Lower Back Spina Bifida
- Lumbar Myelomeningocele
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q057: Lumbar spina bifida without hydrocephalus
Also known as:
- Other Acquired Head Deformity
- Head shape change
- Deformed head
- Acquired skull deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M952: Other acquired deformity of head
Does Dr. Prolo accept my insurance?
Dr. Prolo 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. Prolo accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Prolo in Palo Alto, 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
Blue Shield of California
California Water Service Group
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Mateo
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Prolo's office located?
What is Dr. Prolo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prolo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831455781.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prolo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prolo
What is Dr. Laura Prolo's specialty?
Dr. Prolo is a Neurosurgeon near Palo Alto, 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. Prolo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Laura Prolo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prolo is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Laura Prolo accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Laura Prolo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Prolo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prolo's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Prolo?
Please contact Dr. Prolo's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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