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Dr. Luis Vasquez, MD

Dr. Luis Vasquez, MD

Neurosurgeon

El Paso, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vasquez, Neurosurgeon in El Paso, TX?

    Dr. Luis Vasquez, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Vasquez completed his residency at Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, Neurological Surgery Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Vasquez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vasquez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vasquez’s office at (915) 545-6676.

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

    • Residency: Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, Neurological Surgery Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University Nac Mayor De San Marcos- Prog Acad De Med Humana- Lima- Peru

    Is Dr. Vasquez board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Luis Vasquez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Vasquez speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Vasquez 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. Vasquez. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Does Dr. Vasquez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vasquez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 545-6676 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vasquez accept in El Paso, TX?

    Dr. Vasquez in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • El Paso County Hospital District

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Vasquez's office located?

    Neurosurgery Dept

    4800 Alberta Ave

    El Paso, TX 79905

    (915) 545-6676

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    What hospitals are Dr. Vasquez affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Vasquez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    El Paso County Hospital District,El Paso, TX

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

    Dr. Vasquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295728855.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vasquez?

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

    What is Dr. Luis Vasquez's specialty?

    Dr. Vasquez is a Neurosurgeon near El Paso, 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. Luis Vasquez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vasquez is affiliated with University Medical Center Of El Paso which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    When to see a Neurosurgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Luis Vasquez accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Luis Vasquez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Luis Vasquez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vasquez's office at (915) 545-6676 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Luis Vasquez?

    Please contact Dr. Vasquez's office at (915) 545-6676 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Vasquez's office located?

    Dr. Vasquez's office is located in El Paso, TX.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Luis Vasquez have?

    Dr. Luis Vasquez is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.