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Dr. Francisco Espinosa-Becerra, MD

Dr. Francisco Espinosa-Becerra, MD

Westchester, IL

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Espinosa-Becerra, Neurosurgeon in Westchester, IL?

    Dr. Francisco Espinosa-Becerra, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Westchester, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Espinosa-Becerra completed his residency at U Alberta Hosp. Dr. Espinosa-Becerra is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Espinosa-Becerra’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Espinosa-Becerra’s office at (708) 343-3566.

    Where did Dr. Espinosa-Becerra go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: U Alberta Hosp | University of Alberta Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: National Autonomous University of Mexico / Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Espinosa-Becerra board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Francisco Espinosa-Becerra, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Espinosa-Becerra speak?

    Dr. Espinosa-Becerra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Espinosa-Becerra treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Espinosa-Becerra 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. Espinosa-Becerra. 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    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

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    What procedures does Dr. Espinosa-Becerra perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Espinosa-Becerra 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. Espinosa-Becerra. 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 Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Interbody)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • PLIF Surgery
    • Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
    • Spine Fusion with Laminectomy
    • Lumbar Back Fusion
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Fusion
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery

    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)
    • 22630: Arthrodesis, posterior interbody technique, including laminectomy and/or discectomy 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
    • 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional Interspace (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)

    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:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Spinal Instrumentation (Front Approach)
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation

    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
    • 22846: Anterior instrumentation; 4 to 7 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation Placement
    • Spine Stabilization Hardware
    • Posterior Spinal Fixation
    • Harrington Rod Placement
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Lumbar Spinal Decompression with Fusion
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
    • Laminectomy with Fusion
    • Facetectomy with Spinal Fusion
    • Foraminotomy with Interbody Arthrodesis

    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)
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    Does Dr. Espinosa-Becerra accept my insurance?

    Dr. Espinosa-Becerra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 343-3566 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Espinosa-Becerra accept in Westchester, IL?

    Dr. Espinosa-Becerra in Westchester, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Espinosa-Becerra's office located?

    Dr. Francisco Espinosa-Becerra's Primary Practice

    1 Westbrook Corporate Ctr Ste 800

    Westchester, IL 60154

    (708) 343-3566

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    Dr. Francisco Espinosa-Becerra's Practice 2

    800 W Central Rd

    Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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    Dr. Francisco Espinosa-Becerra's Practice 3

    2650 Ridge Ave

    Evanston, IL 60201

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

    Dr. Espinosa-Becerra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881646313.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Espinosa-Becerra?

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

    What is Dr. Francisco Espinosa-Becerra's specialty?

    Dr. Espinosa-Becerra is a Neurosurgeon near Westchester, IL. 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. Espinosa-Becerra to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Francisco Espinosa-Becerra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Espinosa-Becerra is affiliated with MacNeal Hospital, Loyola University Medical Center, Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital 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 Francisco Espinosa-Becerra accepting new patients in Westchester, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Francisco Espinosa-Becerra is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Francisco Espinosa-Becerra offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Espinosa-Becerra's office at (708) 343-3566 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Francisco Espinosa-Becerra?

    Please contact Dr. Espinosa-Becerra's office at (708) 343-3566 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Francisco Espinosa-Becerra have?

    Dr. Francisco Espinosa-Becerra is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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