Dr. Asterios Tsimpas, MD
Mission Viejo, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tsimpas, Neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA?
Dr. Asterios Tsimpas, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Mission Viejo, CA. Dr. Tsimpas is fluent in English, German, and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tsimpas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tsimpas’s office at (949) 388-7190.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tsimpas?
Dr. Asterios Tsimpas, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Tsimpas empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm, Aneurysm-Cerebral, Pain-Back & Neck, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Mission Viejo, CA community, Dr. Tsimpas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Tsimpas speak?
Dr. Tsimpas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Tsimpas typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Tsimpas 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. Tsimpas. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Brain bleed
- ICH
- Bleeding in the brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage
- I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Brain Bleed
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Tsimpas typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Tsimpas 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. Tsimpas. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
- Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
- Vertebral Artery Angiography
- Carotid artery angiography
- Cerebral angiography
- Intracranial carotid angiography
- Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
- External carotid angiography
- Neck artery imaging with catheter
- Selective carotid catheterization
- Cervicocerebral arch angiography
- Vertebral artery imaging
- Brain blood vessel scan
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
- 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)
- 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
Does Dr. Tsimpas accept my insurance?
Dr. Tsimpas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 388-7190 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tsimpas accept in Mission Viejo, CA?
Dr. Tsimpas in Mission Viejo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Heritage Health
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tsimpas' office located?
Dr. Asterios Tsimpas' Primary Practice
26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 541
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 388-7190
What is Dr. Tsimpas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tsimpas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093919946.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tsimpas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tsimpas
What is Dr. Asterios Tsimpas's specialty?
Dr. Tsimpas is a Neurosurgeon near Mission Viejo, 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 this Dr. Asterios Tsimpas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tsimpas is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo 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 Asterios Tsimpas accepting new patients in Mission Viejo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Asterios Tsimpas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Asterios Tsimpas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tsimpas's office at (949) 388-7190 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Asterios Tsimpas?
Please contact Dr. Tsimpas's office at (949) 388-7190 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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