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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gaines, Neurologist in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Nathan Gaines, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gaines is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gaines’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaines’s office at (510) 437-4800.
What languages does Dr. Gaines speak?
Dr. Gaines and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Gaines typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Gaines 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. Gaines. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Gaines typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Gaines 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. Gaines. 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:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
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;
Does Dr. Gaines accept my insurance?
Dr. Gaines accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 437-4800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gaines accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Gaines in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gaines' office located?
What is Dr. Gaines's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gaines's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134562234.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaines?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gaines
What is Dr. Nathan Gaines's specialty?
Dr. Gaines is a Neurologist near Oakland, CA.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Nathan Gaines affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gaines is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Eden Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro 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 Nathan Gaines accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nathan Gaines is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nathan Gaines offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gaines's office at (510) 437-4800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nathan Gaines?
Please contact Dr. Gaines's office at (510) 437-4800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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