Dr. Alexander Taghva, MD

Mission Viejo, CA

14 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

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, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taghva’s office at (949) 388-7190.

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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 and 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, and 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 a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Taghva typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

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:

Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
Spinal 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:

M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

Also known as:

Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
Back Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lower Back Nerve Compression
Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

ICD-10 Codes:

M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Taghva typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

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:

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:

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 Disc Herniation Surgery
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Lumbar Laminotomy
Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
Neck Disc Replacement
Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
Cervical Total Disc Replacement

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

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

Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
USAA

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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

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What hospitals are Dr. Taghva affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Taghva has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo,Mission Viejo, CA

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MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center,Laguna Hills, CA

What is Dr. Taghva's NPI number?A 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.

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 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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