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14 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Taghva, Neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA?
Dr. Alexander Taghva, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Mission Viejo, CA. He has been practicing for over 14 years. Dr. Taghva completed his residency at Keck School of Medicine of The Univ of Southern California,Los Angeles, Ca, United States. Dr. Taghva is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taghva’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taghva’s office at (949) 388-7190.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Taghva?
Dr. Alexander Taghva, 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. Taghva empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Deep Brain Stimulation, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Pain-Chronic, Parkinson's Disease, Trigeminal Neuralgia, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Mission Viejo/CA community, Dr. Taghva is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Taghva go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Keck School of Medicine of The Univ of Southern California,Los Angeles, Ca, United States
What languages does Dr. Taghva speak?
Dr. Taghva and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Taghva treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Taghva 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. Taghva. 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:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Neurostimulator Management
- Nerve Stimulator Adjustment
- Implantable Neurostimulator Care
- Deep Brain Stimulator Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4542: Encounter for adjustment and management of neurostimulator
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
- Lower Back Spinal Slip
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
What procedures does Dr. Taghva perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Taghva 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. Taghva. 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:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
- Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
- SCS Implantation
- Back Pain Stimulator Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
- Epidural neurostimulator placement
- Percutaneous spinal stimulator
- SCS implant
CPT Codes:
- 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural
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:
- Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement
- Epidural Neurostimulator Surgery
- Pain Stimulator Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 63655: Laminectomy for implantation of neurostimulator electrodes, plate/paddle, epidural
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Facetectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar
Also known as:
- Spinal Pain Stimulator Device Revision or Removal
- Spinal neurostimulator removal
- Spinal cord stimulator revision
- Implanted pain device removal
CPT Codes:
- 63688: Revision or removal of implanted spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Neurostimulator Electrode Removal
- Spinal Stimulator Electrode Removal
- Percutaneous Neurostimulator Array Removal
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Lead Removal
CPT Codes:
- 63661: Removal of spinal neurostimulator electrode percutaneous array(s), including fluoroscopy, when performed
Also known as:
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
- Artificial Disc Replacement (Neck)
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
- Neck Disc Replacement
- Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
- Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
- Cervical Total Disc Replacement
- Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
- Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
- 22856: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical
- 22858: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); second level, cervical (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spine Autograft
- Local Bone Harvest for Spine
- Spinal Fusion Bone Graft
CPT Codes:
- 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spine Allograft Placement
- Spinal Bone Graft
- Osteopromotive Material Spine
- Donor Bone Graft Spine
- Spine Fusion Material
CPT Codes:
- 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Taghva accept my insurance?
Dr. Taghva accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 388-7190 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Taghva accept in Mission Viejo, CA?
Dr. Taghva in Mission Viejo, 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
CalOptima
Centene
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Taghva's office located?
Dr. Alexander Taghva's Primary Practice
26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 541
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 388-7190
What is Dr. Taghva's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Taghva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548439920.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taghva?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taghva
What is Dr. Alexander Taghva's specialty?
Dr. Taghva is a Neurosurgeon near Mission Viejo, 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. Taghva to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Taghva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Taghva is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Alexander Taghva accepting new patients in Mission Viejo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Taghva is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Taghva offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Taghva's office at (949) 388-7190 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Taghva?
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