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Dr. James Botros, MD

Santa Fe, NM

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    Who is Dr. Botros, Neurosurgeon in Santa Fe, NM?

    Dr. James Botros, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Santa Fe, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Botros is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Botros’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Botros’s office at (505) 988-3233.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Botros?

    Dr. James Botros, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Botros empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain & Spinal Tumors, Congenital Anomalies, Craniosynostosis, Epilepsy, Hydrocephalus, Spasticity & Movement Disorders, Spina Bifida, Telemedicine, Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Fe/NM community, Dr. Botros is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Botros speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Botros treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Botros 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. Botros. 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:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis
    • Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
    • Hemiplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting one side
    • One-sided spastic paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
    • G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
    • G802: Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Pressure on the Brain
    • Brain cysts
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease
    • Brain Compression
    • Intracranial Pressure
    • Brain Swelling
    • Cerebral cysts
    • Arachnoid cysts
    • Intracranial cysts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
    • G935: Compression of brain
    • G930: Cerebral cysts

    Also known as:

    • Hydrocephalus
    • Obstructive hydrocephalus
    • Water on the brain
    • Brain fluid buildup
    • Enlarged ventricles
    • Non-communicating hydrocephalus
    • Blocked hydrocephalus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
    • G911: Obstructive hydrocephalus

    Also known as:

    • Sagittal Craniosynostosis
    • Premature sagittal suture fusion
    • Scaphocephaly
    • Sagittal skull fusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q7501: Sagittal craniosynostosis

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • CSF Drainage Device Management
    • Shunt Adjustment
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Care
    • Hydrocephalus Device Management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4541: Encounter for adjustment and management of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device

    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:

    • Infusion Pump Management
    • Pump Adjustment
    • Infusion Device Care
    • Drug Delivery Pump Management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z451: Encounter for adjustment and management of infusion pump

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-neurological surgery care
    • Brain surgery aftercare
    • Spine surgery aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Macrocephaly
    • Craniofacial Abnormality
    • Large head size
    • Enlarged head
    • Big head syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q753: Macrocephaly

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormality of Brain Blood Vessels
    • Birth Defects
    • Cerebral Vascular Malformations
    • Congenital Brain Vessel Anomalies
    • Brain Blood Vessel Defects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q283: Other malformations of cerebral vessels

    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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Does Dr. Botros accept my insurance?

    Dr. Botros accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 988-3233 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Botros accept in Santa Fe, NM?

    Dr. Botros in Santa Fe, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of New Mexico

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Botros' office located?

    Dr. James Botros' Primary Practice

    465 Saint Michaels Dr Ste 107

    Santa Fe, NM 87505

    (505) 988-3233

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    Dr. James Botros' Practice 2

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE

    Albuquerque, NM 87106

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    Dr. James Botros' Practice 3

    1 University of New Mexico

    Albuquerque, NM 87131

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

    Dr. Botros's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326365263.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Botros?

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

    What is Dr. James Botros's specialty?

    Dr. Botros is a Neurosurgeon near Santa Fe, NM. 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. Botros to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Botros affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Botros is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University of New Mexico Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 James Botros accepting new patients in Santa Fe, NM?

    Yes, Dr. James Botros is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Botros offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Botros's office at (505) 988-3233 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Botros?

    Please contact Dr. Botros's office at (505) 988-3233 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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