Who is Dr. Wolinsky, Neurologist in San Jose, CA?
Where did Dr. Wolinsky go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston University Medical Center Program
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Wolinsky board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Joel Wolinsky, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Wolinsky speak?
Dr. Wolinsky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Wolinsky typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Wolinsky 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. Wolinsky. 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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Back Pain
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
- Lower Back Spinal Slip
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Wolinsky typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Joel Wolinsky may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Wolinsky's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wolinsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Wolinsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 265-1776 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wolinsky accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Wolinsky in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
State of Maine
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wolinsky's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Wolinsky affiliated with?
Dr. Wolinsky has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wolinsky's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wolinsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225227499.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wolinsky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wolinsky
What is Dr. Joel Wolinsky's specialty?
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.