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Dr. Lawrence Dickinson, MD

Dr. Lawrence Dickinson, MD

Danville, CA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dickinson, Neurosurgeon in Danville, CA?

    Dr. Lawrence Dickinson, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Danville, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Dickinson graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Dickinson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dickinson’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dickinson’s office at (510) 886-3138.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Dickinson?

    Dr. Lawrence Dickinson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Dickinson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain & Spinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Spinal Cord Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Danville/CA community, Dr. Dickinson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Neurological Surgery | University of Michigan Program

    • Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

    Is Dr. Dickinson board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Lawrence Dickinson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Dickinson speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Dickinson treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Dickinson 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. Dickinson. 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:

    • Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
    • Brain Tumor
    • Brain Tumor of the Temporal Lobe
    • Frontal Lobe Cancer
    • Brain Cancer
    • Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor
    • Cerebral Tumor
    • Intracranial Tumor
    • Malignant Brain Tumor
    • Temporal Lobe Cancer
    • Malignant Temporal Lobe Neoplasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
    • C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
    • C712: Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobe

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Brain Disease
    • Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor
    • Cerebral meningeal tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges

    Also known as:

    • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
    • Hydrocephalus
    • NPH
    • Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Brain Cancer
    • Brain Tumor
    • Metastatic brain cancer
    • Brain metastases
    • Cancer spread to brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
    • Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, 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:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
    • Meningeal tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Intracerebral Hemorrhage
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain bleed
    • ICH
    • Bleeding in the brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
    • Benign cranial nerve neoplasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified

    Does Dr. Dickinson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dickinson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 886-3138 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dickinson accept in Danville, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dickinson's office located?

    Dr. Lawrence Dickinson's Primary Practice

    1320 El Capitan Dr Ste 300

    Danville, CA 94526

    (510) 886-3138

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    Dr. Lawrence Dickinson's Practice 2

    2450 Ashby Ave Rm 5505

    Berkeley, CA 94705

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    Dr. Lawrence Dickinson's Practice 3

    350 Hawthorne Ave

    Oakland, CA 94609

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

    Dr. Dickinson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083669592.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dickinson?

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

    What is Dr. Lawrence Dickinson's specialty?

    Dr. Dickinson is a Neurosurgeon near Danville, 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. Dickinson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lawrence Dickinson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dickinson is affiliated with Eden Medical Center, San Ramon Regional 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Lawrence Dickinson accepting new patients in Danville, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lawrence Dickinson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lawrence Dickinson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dickinson's office at (510) 886-3138 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lawrence Dickinson?

    Please contact Dr. Dickinson's office at (510) 886-3138 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lawrence Dickinson have?

    Dr. Lawrence Dickinson is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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