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Dr. Scott Wachhorst, MD

Dr. Scott Wachhorst, MD

Neurosurgeon

Mountain View, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wachhorst, Neurosurgeon in Mountain View, CA?

    Dr. Scott Wachhorst, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Mountain View, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wachhorst graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Wachhorst is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wachhorst’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wachhorst’s office at (650) 404-8222.

    Where did Dr. Wachhorst go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery | University of California, San Francisco | University California

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Wachhorst board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Wachhorst, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Wachhorst speak?

    Dr. Wachhorst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Wachhorst typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Wachhorst 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. Wachhorst. 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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    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

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Wachhorst typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Wachhorst 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. Wachhorst. 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 Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
    • Spine fusion surgery lower back
    • Lumbar arthrodesis
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22633: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar;
    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spinal Decompression with Fusion
    • Laminectomy with Fusion
    • Facetectomy with Spinal Fusion
    • Foraminotomy with Interbody Arthrodesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 63052: Laminectomy, facetectomy, or foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s] [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), during posterior interbody arthrodesis, lumbar; single vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
    • Spinal Navigation Surgery
    • Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
    • Image-Guided Spine Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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

    Does Dr. Wachhorst accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wachhorst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 404-8222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wachhorst accept in Mountain View, CA?

    Dr. Wachhorst in Mountain View, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Wachhorst's office located?

    Dr. Scott Wachhorst's Primary Practice

    701 E El Camino Real

    Mountain View, CA 94040

    (650) 404-8222

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    Dr. Scott Wachhorst's Practice 2

    370 Distel Cir

    Los Altos, CA 94022

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    Dr. Scott Wachhorst's Practice 3

    2500 Grant Rd

    Mountain View, CA 94040

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    What hospitals are Dr. Wachhorst affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Wachhorst has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    El Camino Health - Mountain View Hospital,Mountain View, CA
    Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus,Berkeley, CA

    What is Dr. Wachhorst's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Wachhorst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619926581.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wachhorst?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wachhorst

    What is Dr. Scott Wachhorst's specialty?

    Dr. Wachhorst is a Neurosurgeon near Mountain View, 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. Scott Wachhorst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wachhorst is affiliated with Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital 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 Dr. Scott Wachhorst accepting new patients in Mountain View, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Wachhorst is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Wachhorst offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wachhorst's office at (650) 404-8222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Scott Wachhorst?

    Please contact Dr. Wachhorst's office at (650) 404-8222 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wachhorst's office located?

    Dr. Wachhorst's offices are located in Mountain View, CA and Los Altos, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Wachhorst have?

    Dr. Scott Wachhorst is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.