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Dr. Armen Choulakian, MD

Neurosurgeon

Modesto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Choulakian, Neurosurgeon in Modesto, CA?

    Dr. Armen Choulakian, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Modesto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Choulakian is fluent in English and Armenian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choulakian’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choulakian’s office at (206) 223-6600.

    What languages does Dr. Choulakian speak?

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

    • Armenian
    • English

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Choulakian 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. Choulakian. 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
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Blood Clot in Brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I63312: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of left middle cerebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Clot Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I63311: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of right middle cerebral artery

    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. Choulakian typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Choulakian 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. Choulakian. 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:

    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan
    • External carotid angiography
    • Neck artery imaging with catheter
    • Selective carotid catheterization

    CPT Codes:

    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Intracranial Thrombectomy (Stroke Treatment)
    • Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke
    • Brain Clot Removal (Percutaneous)
    • Intracranial Thrombolysis
    • Endovascular Stroke Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61645: Percutaneous arterial transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, intracranial, any method, including diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement, and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s)

    Does Dr. Choulakian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Choulakian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 223-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Choulakian accept in Modesto, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • AllCare Health

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Santa Cruz County

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    Where is Dr. Choulakian's office located?

    Dr. Armen Choulakian's Primary Practice

    1441 Florida Ave

    Modesto, CA 95350

    (206) 223-6600

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    Dr. Armen Choulakian's Practice 2

    45 E River Park Pl W Ste 104

    Fresno, CA 93720

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    Dr. Armen Choulakian's Practice 3

    3900 Geer Rd

    Turlock, CA 95382

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

    Dr. Choulakian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861694242.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Choulakian?

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

    What is Dr. Armen Choulakian's specialty?

    Dr. Choulakian is a Neurosurgeon near Modesto, 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. Armen Choulakian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Choulakian is affiliated with Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto, Emanuel Medical Center - Turlock, Ca, Kaiser Permanente Manteca 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 Dr. Armen Choulakian accepting new patients in Modesto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Armen Choulakian is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Armen Choulakian offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Choulakian's office at (206) 223-6600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Armen Choulakian?

    Please contact Dr. Choulakian's office at (206) 223-6600 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Choulakian's office located?

    Dr. Choulakian's offices are located in Modesto, CA, Fresno, CA, and Turlock, CA.