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Who is Dr. Lekovic, Neurosurgeon in Burbank, CA?
Dr. Gregory Lekovic, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Burbank, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lekovic is fluent in English, German, and Serbian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lekovic’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lekovic’s office at (213) 353-7067.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lekovic?
Dr. Gregory Lekovic, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lekovic empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm-Cerebral, Cerebrovascular Malformations, Skull Base Tumors, Spinal Trauma, Spinal Tumors, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Burbank/CA community, Dr. Lekovic is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Lekovic speak?
Dr. Lekovic and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Serbian
What conditions does Dr. Lekovic treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Lekovic 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. Lekovic. 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:
- Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
- Benign Pituitary Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Prolactinoma
- Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
- Benign cranial nerve neoplasm
- Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
- Pituitary adenoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves
- D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
- Meningeal tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
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:
- Neurofibromatosis Type 2
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neurofibromatosis type 2
- NF2
- Bilateral Acoustic Neurofibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8502: Neurofibromatosis, type 2
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Also known as:
- Growth of unknown type in aortic body or paraganglia
- Endocrine Disease
- Aortic body tumor of uncertain nature
- Paraganglia growth of undetermined type
ICD-10 Codes:
- D447: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aortic body and other paraganglia
What procedures does Dr. Lekovic perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Lekovic 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. Lekovic. 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:
- Skull Base Tumor Removal
- Skull Base Surgery (Transcochlear Approach)
- Complex Skull Base Surgery (Infratemporal Approach)
- Skull Base Surgery
- Complex Skull Base Surgery (Orbitocranial Zygomatic Approach)
- Complex Skull Base Surgery
- Posterior Cranial Fossa Lesion Excision
- Jugular Foramen Tumor Resection
- Foramen Magnum Lesion Removal
- Cervical Vertebrae Lesion Excision
- Posterior Cranial Fossa Surgery
- Jugular Foramen Surgery
- Labyrinthectomy with Skull Base Access
- Infratemporal Fossa Surgery
- Middle Cranial Fossa Approach
- Mastoidectomy with Skull Base Access
- Occipital Condyle Removal
- Vertebral Artery Decompression
- Middle Cranial Fossa Surgery
- Cavernous Sinus Surgery
- Zygomatic Osteotomy Craniotomy
- Transtemporal skull base surgery
- Jugular foramen surgery
- Mastoidectomy with facial nerve decompression
CPT Codes:
- 61616: Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or infectious lesion of base of posterior cranial fossa, jugular foramen, foramen magnum, or C1-C3 vertebral bodies; intradural, including dural repair, with or without graft
- 61596: Transcochlear approach to posterior cranial fossa, jugular foramen or midline skull base, including labyrinthectomy, decompression, with or without mobilization of facial nerve and/or petrous carotid artery
- 61591: Infratemporal post-auricular approach to middle cranial fossa (internal auditory meatus, petrous apex, tentorium, cavernous sinus, parasellar area, infratemporal fossa) including mastoidectomy, resection of sigmoid sinus, with or without decompression and/or mobilization of contents of auditory canal or petrous carotid artery
- 61597: Transcondylar (far lateral) approach to posterior cranial fossa, jugular foramen or midline skull base, including occipital condylectomy, mastoidectomy, resection of C1-C3 vertebral body(s), decompression of vertebral artery, with or without mobilization
- 61592: Orbitocranial zygomatic approach to middle cranial fossa (cavernous sinus and carotid artery, clivus, basilar artery or petrous apex) including osteotomy of zygoma, craniotomy, extra- or intradural elevation of temporal lobe
- 61595: Transtemporal approach to posterior cranial fossa, jugular foramen or midline skull base, including mastoidectomy, decompression of sigmoid sinus and/or facial nerve, with or without mobilization
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Cranial Navigational Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skull Defect Repair
- Cranioplasty
- Skull Reconstruction
- Head Bone Repair
CPT Codes:
- 62141: Cranioplasty for skull defect; larger than 5 cm diameter
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor Removal Surgery
- Craniotomy for Tumor
- Brain Surgery for Tumor
- Brain Tumor Excision
- Craniectomy for Tumor
CPT Codes:
- 61510: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Brain Tumor, Supratentorial, Except Meningioma
Also known as:
- Skull Bone Repair
- Cranioplasty
- Skull Defect Repair
- Head Bone Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 62140: Cranioplasty for skull defect; up to 5 cm diameter
Also known as:
- Spinal Fluid Drainage
- Therapeutic Lumbar Puncture
- CSF Drainage
- Spinal Tap for Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 62272: Spinal puncture, therapeutic, for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (by needle or catheter);
Also known as:
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
- VP Shunt Surgery
- Brain Shunt Placement
- Hydrocephalus Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus
Also known as:
- Head and Neck Lesion Removal
- Skull Base Tumor Removal
- Infratemporal Fossa Surgery
- Parapharyngeal Space Excision
- Petrous Apex Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 61606: Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or infectious lesion of infratemporal fossa, parapharyngeal space, petrous apex; intradural, including dural repair, with or without graft
Also known as:
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesion
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- CyberKnife Radiosurgery
- Focused Radiation for Brain
- SRS
CPT Codes:
- 61798: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 complex cranial lesion
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Does Dr. Lekovic accept my insurance?
Dr. Lekovic accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 353-7067 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lekovic accept in Burbank, CA?
Dr. Lekovic in Burbank, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
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Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
FirstMerit Corporation
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Where is Dr. Lekovic's office located?
Dr. Gregory Lekovic's Primary Practice
201 S Buena Vista St Ste 200
Burbank, CA 91505
(213) 353-7067
What is Dr. Lekovic's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lekovic's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770763740.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lekovic?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lekovic
What is Dr. Gregory Lekovic's specialty?
Dr. Lekovic is a Neurosurgeon near Burbank, 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. Lekovic to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gregory Lekovic affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lekovic is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica 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 Gregory Lekovic accepting new patients in Burbank, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gregory Lekovic is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gregory Lekovic offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lekovic's office at (213) 353-7067 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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