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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schmitt, Neurosurgeon in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Paul Schmitt, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Schmitt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schmitt’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schmitt’s office.
What languages does Dr. Schmitt speak?
Dr. Schmitt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Schmitt treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Schmitt 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. Schmitt. 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:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Right Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
- Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
- Right Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
- I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
Also known as:
- Brain Artery Narrowing
- Moyamoya Disease
- Brain Disease
- Brain Malformations
- Genetic Brain Disorder
- Moyamoya disease
- Cerebral Artery Stenosis
- Blocked Brain Arteries
- Brain Blood Vessel Narrowing
- Cerebral Occlusion
- Moyamoya Syndrome
- Progressive Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6602: Occlusion and stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I6601: Occlusion and stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I675: Moyamoya disease
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Vein Blood Clot
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
- Intracranial Venous Thrombosis
- Brain Blood Clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I676: Nonpyogenic thrombosis of intracranial venous system
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Skull or Head Scan
- Unusual Head Imaging
- Atypical Skull Scan
- Abnormal Brain Scan (general)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R930: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Brain AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Cerebral AVM
- Brain Arteriovenous Malformation
- Brain Vascular Malformation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q282: Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tic Douloureux
- Facial Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G500: Trigeminal neuralgia
Also known as:
- Brain Artery Aneurysm
- Aneurysms
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Blood Vessel Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I725: Aneurysm of other precerebral arteries
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Brain Disease
- Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
- Cerebral meningeal tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
Does Dr. Schmitt accept my insurance?
Dr. Schmitt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schmitt accept in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Schmitt in Corpus Christi, TX 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
Christus Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Schmitt's office located?
What is Dr. Schmitt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schmitt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003115270.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schmitt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schmitt
What is Dr. Paul Schmitt's specialty?
Dr. Schmitt is a Neurosurgeon near Corpus Christi, TX. 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. Schmitt to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Schmitt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schmitt is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Paul Schmitt accepting new patients in Corpus Christi, TX?
Yes, Dr. Paul Schmitt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Schmitt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schmitt's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Schmitt?
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