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Dr. Nikita Alexiades, MD

Mesa, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alexiades, Neurosurgeon in Mesa, AZ?

    Dr. Nikita Alexiades, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Mesa, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alexiades is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alexiades’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alexiades’s office at (480) 412-7473.

    What languages does Dr. Alexiades speak?

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

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does Dr. Alexiades treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Alexiades 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. Alexiades. 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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Pressure on the Brain
    • Brain cysts
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Compression
    • Intracranial Pressure
    • Brain Swelling
    • Cerebral cysts
    • Arachnoid cysts
    • Intracranial cysts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G935: Compression of brain
    • G930: Cerebral cysts

    Also known as:

    • Hydrocephalus
    • Other Types of Hydrocephalus at Birth
    • Water on the brain
    • Brain fluid buildup
    • Enlarged ventricles
    • Various Congenital Hydrocephalus
    • Different Forms of Infant Hydrocephalus
    • Rare Congenital Water on the Brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
    • Q038: Other congenital hydrocephalus

    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:

    • Spina Bifida
    • Open Spine
    • Neural Tube Defect
    • Spinal Birth Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q059: Spina bifida, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Alexiades perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Alexiades 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. Alexiades. 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:

    • Shunt Puncture for Fluid or Medicine
    • Shunt aspiration
    • Shunt injection
    • Reservoir tap
    • Ventricular shunt access

    CPT Codes:

    • 61070: Puncture of shunt tubing or reservoir for aspiration or injection procedure

    Also known as:

    • Vagus Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • VNS Implantation
    • Cranial Nerve Stimulator Surgery
    • Neurostimulator for Vagus Nerve
    • Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 64568: Open implantation of cranial nerve (eg, vagus nerve) neurostimulator electrode array and pulse generator

    Also known as:

    • Burr Hole for Brain Device Placement
    • Cranial burr hole
    • Brain catheter insertion
    • Cerebral monitoring device placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 61210: Burr hole(s); for implanting ventricular catheter, reservoir, EEG electrode(s), pressure recording device, or other cerebral monitoring device (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
    • VP Shunt Surgery
    • Brain Shunt Placement
    • Hydrocephalus Shunt

    CPT Codes:

    • 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus

    Does Dr. Alexiades accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alexiades accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 412-7473 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alexiades accept in Mesa, AZ?

    Dr. Alexiades in Mesa, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • City of Norfolk

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • IASIS Healthcare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Alexiades' office located?

    Dr. Nikita Alexiades' Primary Practice

    1432 S Dobson Rd Ste 403

    Mesa, AZ 85202

    (480) 412-7473

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    Dr. Nikita Alexiades' Practice 2

    5310 W Thunderbird Rd Ste 308

    Glendale, AZ 85306

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    Dr. Nikita Alexiades' Practice 3

    175 North Medical Drive East

    Salt Lake City, UT 84132

    (801) 581-6908

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

    Dr. Alexiades's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548603053.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alexiades?

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

    What is Dr. Nikita Alexiades's specialty?

    Dr. Alexiades is a Neurosurgeon near Mesa, AZ. 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. Alexiades to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nikita Alexiades affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alexiades is affiliated with Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Banner Ironwood Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, Banner Casa Grande Medical Center, Canyon Vista 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 Nikita Alexiades accepting new patients in Mesa, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Nikita Alexiades is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nikita Alexiades offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alexiades's office at (480) 412-7473 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nikita Alexiades?

    Please contact Dr. Alexiades's office at (480) 412-7473 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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