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Dr. Minal Bhanushali, MD

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

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 here.

    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 here.

    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 call our office at 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)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Bhanushali's office located?

    Dr. Minal Bhanushali's Primary Practice

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

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    Dr. Minal Bhanushali's Practice 2

    2950 Whipple Ave

    Redwood City, CA 94062

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    Dr. Minal Bhanushali's Practice 3

    201 Folsom St

    San Francisco, CA 94105

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    What is Dr. Bhanushali's NPI number?An 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.

    Is this Dr. Minal Bhanushali affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bhanushali is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, Memorial Hospital Los Banos, Sutter Delta Medical Center, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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

    When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Minal Bhanushali accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Minal Bhanushali is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Minal Bhanushali offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bhanushali's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Minal Bhanushali?

    Please contact Dr. Bhanushali's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Minal Bhanushali have?

    Dr. Minal Bhanushali is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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