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Dr. Ethan Winkler, MD, PHD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Winkler, Neurosurgeon in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Ethan Winkler, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Winkler is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Winkler’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Winkler’s office at (415) 353-7500.

    What languages does Dr. Winkler speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Winkler treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Winkler 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. Winkler. 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:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormality of Brain Blood Vessels
    • Birth Defects
    • Cerebral Vascular Malformations
    • Congenital Brain Vessel Anomalies
    • Brain Blood Vessel Defects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q283: Other malformations of cerebral vessels

    Also known as:

    • Brain AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
    • Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Cerebral AVM
    • Brain Arteriovenous Malformation
    • Brain Vascular Malformation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q282: Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Hydrocephalus
    • Water on the brain
    • Brain fluid buildup
    • Enlarged ventricles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Winkler perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Winkler 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. Winkler. 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:

    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Cerebral Angiography with Catheter Placement
    • Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan
    • Brain Blood Vessel X-ray
    • Cervicocerebral Arch Angiography
    • Subclavian Artery Catheterization
    • External carotid angiography
    • Neck artery imaging with catheter
    • Selective carotid catheterization

    CPT Codes:

    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36225: Selective catheter placement, subclavian or innominate artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Angiography
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Neck Artery X-ray
    • Carotid Artery Imaging
    • Brain Blood Vessel Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Does Dr. Winkler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Winkler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-7500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Winkler accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Winkler in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Winkler's office located?

    Dr. Ethan Winkler's Primary Practice

    400 Parnassus Ave # A808

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 353-7500

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    Dr. Ethan Winkler's Practice 2

    2330 Post St

    San Francisco, CA 94115

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    Dr. Ethan Winkler's Practice 3

    2525 E Roosevelt St

    Phoenix, AZ 85008

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

    Dr. Winkler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205271236.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Winkler?

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

    What is Dr. Ethan Winkler's specialty?

    Dr. Winkler is a Neurosurgeon near San Francisco, 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. Winkler to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ethan Winkler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Winkler is affiliated with UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus, Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa 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 Ethan Winkler accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ethan Winkler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ethan Winkler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Winkler's office at (415) 353-7500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ethan Winkler?

    Please contact Dr. Winkler's office at (415) 353-7500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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