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Dr. Francisco Espinosa-Becerra, MD

Dr. Francisco Espinosa-Becerra, MD

Westchester, IL

Accepting patients

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 by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. 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 in 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
    • Lower Back 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
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Neck Disc Disorder at C4-C5 with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Mid-Neck Disc Disorder with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Disc Disorder at C5-C6 with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Disc Disorder at C6-C7 with Pinched Nerve
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion
    • C4-C5 Myelopathy
    • Spinal Cord Compression at C4-C5
    • C4-C5 Disc Disease with Myelopathy
    • Mid-Cervical Myelopathy
    • Spinal Cord Compression in Mid-Neck
    • Mid-Neck Disc Disease with Myelopathy
    • C5-C6 Myelopathy
    • Spinal Cord Compression at C5-C6
    • C5-C6 Disc Disease with Myelopathy
    • C6-C7 Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve at C6-C7
    • C6-C7 Disc Disease with Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
    • M50021: Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with myelopathy
    • M50020: Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, mid-cervical region, unspecified level
    • M50022: Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with myelopathy
    • M50123: Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Lower Back and Tailbone 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
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region with Radiculopathy
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5117: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back and Pelvis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back/Pelvis
    • Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back-Pelvis Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
    • M4317: Spondylolisthesis, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M5459: Other low back pain
    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M50122: Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy

    Also known as:

    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Headache
    • Nerve Pain in Back of Head
    • Occipital Nerve Pain
    • Neuralgia of the Head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5481: Occipital neuralgia

    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

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

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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

    3249 Oak Park Ave

    Berwyn, IL 60402

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    Dr. Francisco Espinosa-Becerra's Practice 3

    2160 S 1st Ave

    Maywood, IL 60153

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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 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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