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Dr. Nestor Gonzalez, MD

Dr. Nestor Gonzalez, MD

West Hollywood, CA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gonzalez, Neurosurgeon in West Hollywood, CA?

    Dr. Nestor Gonzalez, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in West Hollywood, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Gonzalez completed his residency at UCLA. Dr. Gonzalez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gonzalez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gonzalez’s office at (310) 423-0783.

    Where did Dr. Gonzalez go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: UCLA

    • Residency: UCLA | Universidad Del Rosario

    • Medical School: Universidad Del Rosario

    Is Dr. Gonzalez board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Nestor Gonzalez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Neurological Surgery since 2013

    What languages does Dr. Gonzalez speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gonzalez treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Gonzalez 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. Gonzalez. 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:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    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:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Moyamoya Disease
    • Brain Malformations
    • Genetic Brain Disorder
    • Moyamoya disease
    • Moyamoya Syndrome
    • Progressive Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I675: Moyamoya disease

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hemangioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Birthmarks
    • Strawberry mark
    • Vascular birthmark
    • Benign vascular tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D1800: Hemangioma unspecified site

    What procedures does Dr. Gonzalez perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Gonzalez 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. Gonzalez. 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 and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • 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
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Complex Artery Catheter Placement
    • Selective arterial catheterization
    • Thoracic artery catheter placement
    • Brachiocephalic artery catheterization
    • Advanced vascular catheterization

    CPT Codes:

    • 36218: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order, and beyond, thoracic or brachiocephalic branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)

    Does Dr. Gonzalez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gonzalez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-0783 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gonzalez accept in West Hollywood, CA?

    Dr. Gonzalez in West Hollywood, 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Heritage Health

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gonzalez's office located?

    Dr. Nestor Gonzalez's Primary Practice

    8700 Beverly Blvd

    West Hollywood, CA 90048

    (310) 423-0783

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    Dr. Nestor Gonzalez's Practice 2

    3400 Lomita Blvd Ste 104

    Torrance, CA 90505

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    Dr. Nestor Gonzalez's Practice 3

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600

    West Hollywood, CA 90048

    (310) 423-7900

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    Recognitions

    Awards

    The Michael Brothers Memorial Award Best Paper in Interventional and T

    American Heart Association 2012 Innovation Award in Stroke Research

    National Radiology Award conferred by the Colombian Radiology Associa

    Collegialium Majoris Collegu Majoris Sanctissimae Virginis de Rosario

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

    Dr. Gonzalez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730387887.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gonzalez?

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

    What is Dr. Nestor Gonzalez's specialty?

    Dr. Gonzalez is a Neurosurgeon near West Hollywood, CA. 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. Gonzalez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nestor Gonzalez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gonzalez is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Torrance Memorial 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 Nestor Gonzalez accepting new patients in West Hollywood, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nestor Gonzalez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nestor Gonzalez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gonzalez's office at (310) 423-0783 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nestor Gonzalez?

    Please contact Dr. Gonzalez's office at (310) 423-0783 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nestor Gonzalez have?

    Dr. Nestor Gonzalez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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