AS
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smith, Neurosurgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Alexa Smith, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Smith is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith’s office at (619) 762-3220.
What languages does Dr. Smith speak?
Dr. Smith and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Smith treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Smith 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. Smith. 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:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
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
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I6201: Nontraumatic acute subdural hemorrhage
- I615: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Brain bleed
- ICH
- Bleeding in the brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified
- I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
- I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
- NPH
- Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
- G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus
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
Also known as:
- Wedge Compression Fracture of First Lumbar Vertebra
- Fractures
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Compressed L1 fracture
- First lumbar compression fracture
- Broken L1 bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S32010A: Wedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
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:
- Spine Fracture
- Fractures
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Back
- Vertebral Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Compression Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S22080A: Wedge compression fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
Does Dr. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 762-3220 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Smith in San Diego, 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
Blue Shield of California
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Smith's office located?
Dr. Alexa Smith's Primary Practice
5395 Ruffin Rd Ste 102
San Diego, CA 92123
(619) 762-3220
What is Dr. Smith's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316138506.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smith?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smith
What is Dr. Alexa Smith's specialty?
Dr. Smith is a Neurosurgeon near San Diego, 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. Smith to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexa Smith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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 Alexa Smith accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alexa Smith is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexa Smith offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (619) 762-3220 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexa Smith?
Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (619) 762-3220 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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