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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buch, Neurosurgeon in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Vivek Buch, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Buch is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buch’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buch’s office at (501) 240-8158.
What languages does Dr. Buch speak?
Dr. Buch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Buch typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Buch 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. Buch. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Buch typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Buch 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. Buch. 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:
- Replacement of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Generator
- Cranial Neurostimulator Replacement
- Deep Brain Stimulator Battery Change
- Brain Stimulator Generator Exchange
- Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 61886: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays
Also known as:
- Brain Neurostimulator Device Placement
- Cranial neurostimulator insertion
- Deep brain stimulation device placement
- Brain pacemaker implantation
- Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement
CPT Codes:
- 61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array
Also known as:
- Brain Electrode Implantation for Seizure Monitoring
- Stereotactic EEG
- Depth Electrode Placement
- Long-Term Seizure Monitoring Implant
CPT Codes:
- 61760: Stereotactic implantation of depth electrodes into the cerebrum for long-term seizure monitoring
Also known as:
- Deep Brain Stimulator Implant
- Neurostimulator Implantation
- Stereotactic Brain Surgery
- DBS Implant
- Brain Electrode Array Placement
CPT Codes:
- 61867: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), with use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; first array
Also known as:
- Deep Brain Stimulation Electrode Placement (Additional)
- Neurostimulator Implantation
- Subcortical Electrode Array Insertion
- DBS Electrode Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61868: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), with use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; each additional array (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Does Dr. Buch accept my insurance?
Dr. Buch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 240-8158 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buch accept in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Buch in Redwood City, 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
AllCare Health
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Buch's office located?
What is Dr. Buch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821352337.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buch
What is Dr. Vivek Buch's specialty?
Dr. Buch is a Neurosurgeon near Redwood City, CA.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Vivek Buch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buch is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Renown Regional 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 Vivek Buch accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vivek Buch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vivek Buch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buch's office at (501) 240-8158 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vivek Buch?
Please contact Dr. Buch's office at (501) 240-8158 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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