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Who is Dr. Salinas, Neurosurgeon in Frisco, TX?
Dr. Paul Salinas, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Frisco, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Salinas graduated from University of Texas Medical School, Houston. Dr. Salinas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salinas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salinas’s office at (972) 377-9200.
Where did Dr. Salinas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston
What languages does Dr. Salinas speak?
Dr. Salinas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Salinas typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Salinas 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. Salinas. 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.
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Salinas typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Salinas 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. Salinas. 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.
Also known as:
- Spine Allograft Placement
- Spinal Bone Graft
- Osteopromotive Material Spine
- Donor Bone Graft Spine
- Spine Fusion Material
CPT Codes:
- 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spine Autograft
- Local Bone Harvest for Spine
- Spinal Fusion Bone Graft
CPT Codes:
- 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Facetectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar
Does Dr. Salinas accept my insurance?
Dr. Salinas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 377-9200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salinas accept in Frisco, TX?
Dr. Salinas in Frisco, 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
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Salinas' office located?
Dr. Paul Salinas' Primary Practice
8350 Dallas Pkwy Ste 200
Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 377-9200
What is Dr. Salinas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salinas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528262110.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salinas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salinas
What is Dr. Paul Salinas's specialty?
Dr. Salinas is a Neurosurgeon near Frisco, TX.
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. Paul Salinas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salinas is affiliated with Plains Regional Medical Center, United Regional Healthcare System, Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen, Texas Health Denton 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 Paul Salinas accepting new patients in Frisco, TX?
Yes, Dr. Paul Salinas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Salinas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salinas's office at (972) 377-9200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Salinas?
Please contact Dr. Salinas's office at (972) 377-9200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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