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Who is Dr. Sivakumar, Neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Walavan Sivakumar, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sivakumar is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sivakumar’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sivakumar’s office at (310) 582-7450.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sivakumar?
Dr. Walavan Sivakumar, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sivakumar empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain & Skull Base Tumors, Complex Brain Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pituitary Tumors, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles, CA community, Dr. Sivakumar is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Sivakumar speak?
Dr. Sivakumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tamil
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Sivakumar typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Sivakumar 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. Sivakumar. 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:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
- G935: Compression of brain
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
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Sivakumar typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Sivakumar 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. Sivakumar. 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:
- 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)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Also known as:
- Intracranial Neuroendoscopy for Adhesions or Cysts
- Brain Endoscopy with Adhesion Removal
- Ventricular Cyst Fenestration
- Neuroendoscopic Ventricular Catheter Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 62161: Neuroendoscopy, intracranial; with dissection of adhesions, fenestration of septum pellucidum or intraventricular cysts (including placement, replacement, or removal of ventricular catheter)
Also known as:
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
- VP Shunt Surgery
- Brain Shunt Placement
- Hydrocephalus Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus
Also known as:
- Removal of Brain or Skull Base Lesion
- Skull Base Tumor Excision
- Cavernous Sinus Surgery
- Clivus Lesion Removal
- Intradural Skull Base Resection
CPT Codes:
- 61608: Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or infectious lesion of parasellar area, cavernous sinus, clivus or midline skull base; intradural, including dural repair, with or without graft
Also known as:
- Skull Bone Repair
- Cranioplasty
- Skull Defect Repair
- Head Bone Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 62140: Cranioplasty for skull defect; up to 5 cm diameter
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor Removal (Meningioma)
- Meningioma Excision
- Craniotomy for Brain Tumor
- Skull Opening for Tumor
CPT Codes:
- 61512: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Meningioma, Supratentorial
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Sivakumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sivakumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 582-7450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sivakumar accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Sivakumar in Los Angeles, 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 Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Humana
L.A. Care Health Plan
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sivakumar's office located?
Dr. Walavan Sivakumar's Primary Practice
11645 Wilshire Blvd Ste 600
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 582-7450
What is Dr. Sivakumar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sivakumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952627911.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sivakumar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sivakumar
What is Dr. Walavan Sivakumar's specialty?
Dr. Sivakumar is a Neurosurgeon near Los Angeles, 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. Walavan Sivakumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sivakumar is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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 Walavan Sivakumar accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Walavan Sivakumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Walavan Sivakumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sivakumar's office at (310) 582-7450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Walavan Sivakumar?
Please contact Dr. Sivakumar's office at (310) 582-7450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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