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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Neuropathologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Viharkumar Patel, MD is a Neuropathologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (916) 734-2525.
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neuropathologist like Dr. Patel typically treat?
As a Neuropathologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
What procedures does a Neuropathologist like Dr. Patel typically perform?
As a Neuropathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Viharkumar Patel may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Patel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-2525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Patel in Sacramento, CA 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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952764359.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Viharkumar Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Neuropathologist near Sacramento, CA.
What does a Neuropathologist do?
A neuropathologist specializes in diagnosing diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles, serving primarily as a consultant to neurologists and neurosurgeons. This expert possesses in-depth knowledge of various conditions affecting the nervous and neuromuscular systems, including degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular, and physical disorders.
Is this Dr. Viharkumar Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Uc Davis Medical Center, Marinhealth 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 Viharkumar Patel accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Viharkumar Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Viharkumar Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (916) 734-2525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Viharkumar Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (916) 734-2525 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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