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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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Prolo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prolo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Prolo typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Flat Head Syndrome
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Plagiocephaly
- Misshapen Head
- Asymmetrical Head Shape
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q673: Plagiocephaly
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:
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G935: Compression of brain
Also known as:
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Congenital skull malformation
- Facial bone birth defect
- Head and face bone abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q759: Congenital malformation of skull and face bones, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device
- CSF Shunt
- Ventricular Shunt
- Hydrocephalus Device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z982: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Prolo typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Prolo 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Cranial Navigational Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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 this Dr. Laura Prolo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prolo is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto 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 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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