Dr. Micam Tullous, MD

San Antonio, TX

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Tullous, Neurosurgeon in San Antonio, TX?

Dr. Micam Tullous, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Tullous graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed his residency at Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Tullous is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tullous’s office at (210) 704-4708.

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

Residency: Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, General Surgery | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Program
Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio

Is Dr. Tullous board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

Yes, Dr. Micam Tullous, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

What languages does Dr. Tullous speak?

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

English
Italian
Spanish

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

As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Tullous 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. Tullous. 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:

Hydrocephalus
Water on the brain
Brain fluid buildup
Enlarged ventricles

ICD-10 Codes:

G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified

Also known as:

Brain cysts
Pressure on the Brain
Other Brain Disorder
Brain Disease
Cerebral cysts
Arachnoid cysts
Intracranial cysts
Brain Compression
Intracranial Pressure
Brain Swelling
Various Brain Conditions
Uncommon Brain Problems
Specified Brain Disease

ICD-10 Codes:

G930: Cerebral cysts
G935: Compression of brain
G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

Also known as:

Spinal Cord Malformation
Spinal Cord Disease
Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
Spinal Cord Birth Defect

ICD-10 Codes:

Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord

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

As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Tullous 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. Tullous. 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:

Cerebrospinal Shunt Reprogramming
CSF Shunt Adjustment
Programmable Shunt Reprogramming
Brain Shunt Reprogramming

CPT Codes:

62252: Reprogramming of programmable cerebrospinal shunt

Does Dr. Tullous accept my insurance?

Dr. Tullous accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 704-4708 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Tullous accept in San Antonio, TX?

Dr. Tullous in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Bexar County Hospital District
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
State of Texas
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Tullous' office located?

Dr. Micam Tullous' Primary Practice

333 N Santa Rosa

San Antonio, TX 78207

(210) 704-4708

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What hospitals are Dr. Tullous affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Tullous has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Methodist Hospital - San Antonio,San Antonio, TX

Ranked Urologic Surgery

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio,San Antonio, TX

Ranked Knee Replacement Surgery

University Hospital-San Antonio,San Antonio, TX

Ranked Liver Cancer Surgery

North Central Baptist Hospital,San Antonio, TX

St. Lukes Baptist Hospital,San Antonio, TX

South Texas Health System Edinburg,Edinburg, TX

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

Dr. Tullous's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295768463.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tullous?

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

What is Dr. Micam Tullous's specialty?

Dr. Tullous is a Neurosurgeon near San Antonio, TX.

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. Micam Tullous affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Tullous is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, University Hospital-San Antonio 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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