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Dr. James Herman, MD

Ventura, CA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Herman, Neurosurgeon in Ventura, CA?

    Dr. James Herman, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Ventura, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Herman completed his residency at Barrow Neur Inst St Jos Hp Mc, Neurological Surgery; Mc Gaw Mc/Northwestern Univ, Neurological Surgery; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Herman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herman’s office at (805) 643-2179.

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

    • Residency: Barrow Neur Inst St Jos Hp Mc, Neurological Surgery; Mc Gaw Mc/Northwestern Univ, Neurological Surgery; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Neurological Surgery | Barrons Neur Institute

    • Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity

    Is Dr. Herman board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. James Herman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Herman speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Herman treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Herman 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. Herman. 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
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    What procedures does Dr. Herman perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Herman 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. Herman. 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 Approach)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion

    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)
    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
    • Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Back Bone Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
    • Vertebral Fixation
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation
    • Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (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:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

    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)

    Does Dr. Herman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Herman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 643-2179 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Herman accept in Ventura, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Clinicas del Camino Real

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of New Hampshire

    • Ventura County Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Herman's office located?

    Dr. James Herman's Primary Practice

    300 Hillmont Ave

    Ventura, CA 93003

    (805) 643-2179

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    Dr. James Herman's Practice 2

    3170 Loma Vista Rd

    Ventura, CA 93003

    (805) 648-9830

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    Dr. James Herman's Practice 3

    168 N Brent St Ste 408

    Ventura, CA 93003

    (805) 643-2179

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

    Dr. Herman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952396491.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herman?

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

    What is Dr. James Herman's specialty?

    Dr. Herman is a Neurosurgeon near Ventura, 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. Herman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Herman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Herman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ventura County Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 James Herman accepting new patients in Ventura, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Herman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Herman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Herman's office at (805) 643-2179 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Herman?

    Please contact Dr. Herman's office at (805) 643-2179 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Herman have?

    Dr. James Herman is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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