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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. 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
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis
    • Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    What procedures does Dr. Botros perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Botros 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. 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:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
    • Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity

    CPT Codes:

    • 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skull Reshaping Surgery for Craniosynostosis (Single Suture)
    • Craniosynostosis Repair
    • Cranial Suture Release
    • Baby Skull Surgery
    • Head Shape Correction Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61550: Craniectomy for craniosynostosis; single cranial suture

    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:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    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

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • Scan Health Plan

    • 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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