Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bhanushali, Neurologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Minal Bhanushali, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Bhanushali is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhanushali’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhanushali’s office.
Is Dr. Bhanushali board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Minal Bhanushali, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Bhanushali speak?
Dr. Bhanushali and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Bhanushali typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Bhanushali 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. Bhanushali. 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:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Bhanushali typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Bhanushali 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. Bhanushali. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Does Dr. Bhanushali accept my insurance?
Dr. Bhanushali accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bhanushali accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Bhanushali in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Bhanushali's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Bhanushali affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bhanushali has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center,Burlingame, CA
Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 6 Procedures

Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 6 Procedures
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital,Tracy, CA
Ranked Mastectomy

Ranked Mastectomy
Memorial Hospital Los Banos,Los Banos, CA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery

Ranked C-section surgery

Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Sutter Delta Medical Center,Antioch, CA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery

Ranked C-section surgery

Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital,Auburn, CA
Ranked in 2 Procedures

Ranked in 2 Procedures
Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital,Stanford, CA
Ranked in 6 Procedures

Ranked in 6 Procedures
What is Dr. Bhanushali's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bhanushali's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265618995.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhanushali?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bhanushali
What is Dr. Minal Bhanushali's specialty?
Dr. Bhanushali is a Neurologist near Palo Alto, CA.
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.