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Dr. Benjamin Serxner, MD

Bakersfield, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Serxner, Neurosurgeon in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Benjamin Serxner, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Serxner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Serxner’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Serxner’s office at (661) 632-7126.

    What languages does Dr. Serxner speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Serxner treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Serxner 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. Serxner. 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:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • 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:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Degeneration
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
    • Worn Neck Discs
    • Cervical Spondylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Compression
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Compressed Spinal Cord
    • Myelopathy from Compression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9520: Unspecified cord compression

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5010: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-neurological surgery care
    • Brain surgery aftercare
    • Spine surgery aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
    • Hydrocephalus
    • NPH
    • Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Mid-Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Mid-Back
    • Worn Mid-Back Discs
    • Thoracic Spondylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5134: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, thoracic 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

    Does Dr. Serxner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Serxner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 632-7126 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Serxner accept in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Serxner in Bakersfield, 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

    • GEMCare

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Managed Care of America

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Universal Health Care

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    Where is Dr. Serxner's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Serxner's Primary Practice

    3838 San Dimas St Ste A140

    Bakersfield, CA 93301

    (661) 632-7126

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    Dr. Benjamin Serxner's Practice 2

    3001 Sillect Ave

    Bakersfield, CA 93308

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    Dr. Benjamin Serxner's Practice 3

    2215 Truxtun Ave

    Bakersfield, CA 93301

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

    Dr. Serxner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225213564.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Serxner?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Serxner's specialty?

    Dr. Serxner is a Neurosurgeon near Bakersfield, 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. Serxner to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Benjamin Serxner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Serxner is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Benjamin Serxner accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Serxner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Serxner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Serxner's office at (661) 632-7126 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Serxner?

    Please contact Dr. Serxner's office at (661) 632-7126 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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