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28 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Massoudi, Neurosurgeon in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Laguna Hills, CA. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Massoudi graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Massoudi is fluent in English, Farsi/Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Massoudi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Massoudi’s office at (949) 588-5800.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Massoudi?
Dr. Farzad Massoudi, 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. Massoudi empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain Tumors, Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Surgery-Complex, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Laguna Hills/CA community, Dr. Massoudi is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Massoudi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Neurological Surgery | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc | Mechanical Engineering
Is Dr. Massoudi board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Massoudi speak?
Dr. Massoudi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Farsi/Persian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Massoudi treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Massoudi 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. Massoudi. 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:
- 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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
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:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
What procedures does Dr. Massoudi perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Massoudi 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. Massoudi. 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:
- Lumbar Spinal Decompression Surgery
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Lower Back Bone Cut (Spine Osteotomy)
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
- Lumbar Vertebra Removal and Spinal Decompression
- Spinal Fusion for Deformity
- Additional Nerve Decompression in Spine
- Spinal Fusion Exploration
- Spinal Cord Decompression (Additional Segment)
- Neck Vertebra Removal and Spinal Decompression
- Lower back nerve decompression
- Herniated disc surgery (lumbar)
- Transpedicular spinal decompression
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
- Lumbar Spine Osteotomy
- Vertebral Bone Resection
- Spine Realignment Surgery
- Posterior Lumbar Osteotomy
- Spinal Decompression
- Transpedicular Decompression
- Nerve Root Decompression
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Lumbar Corpectomy
- Spinal Cord Decompression (Lumbar)
- Vertebral Body Resection (Lower Back)
- Vertebral Arthrodesis
- Spinal Deformity Correction
- Anterior Spinal Fusion
- Laminotomy (Additional Level)
- Hemilaminectomy (Additional Level)
- Spinal Nerve Root Decompression (Additional)
- Spine fusion check
- Investigate spinal fusion
- Spinal fusion revision assessment
- Vertebral Body Resection
- Spinal Nerve Decompression
- Corpectomy (Additional)
- Cervical Corpectomy
CPT Codes:
- 63056: Transpedicular approach with decompression of spinal cord, equina and/or nerve root(s) (eg, herniated intervertebral disc), single segment; lumbar (including transfacet, or lateral extraforaminal approach) (eg, far lateral herniated intervertebral disc)
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
- 22214: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; lumbar
- 63057: Transpedicular approach with decompression of spinal cord, equina and/or nerve root(s) (eg, herniated intervertebral disc), single segment; each additional segment, thoracic or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63102: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, lateral extracavitary approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s) (eg, for tumor or retropulsed bone fragments); lumbar, single segment
- 22808: Arthrodesis, anterior, for spinal deformity, with or without cast; 2 to 3 vertebral segments
- 63035: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; each additional interspace, cervical or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22830: Exploration of spinal fusion
- 63103: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, lateral extracavitary approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s) (eg, for tumor or retropulsed bone fragments); thoracic or lumbar, each additional segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63081: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, single segment
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
- Neck Vertebra Removal for Spinal Cord Relief (Additional Segment)
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
- Cervical corpectomy (additional segment)
- Spinal cord decompression (neck, anterior)
- Vertebral body resection (cervical)
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)
- 63082: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, each additional segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
- Spinal Navigation Surgery
- Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
- Image-Guided Spine Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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 Bone Cut (Additional Segment)
- Vertebral Osteotomy
- Spine Reshaping Surgery
- Posterior Spinal Osteotomy
CPT Codes:
- 22216: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
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:
- Own Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Autologous Spine Graft
- Morselized Bone Graft
- Spine Fusion Bone Graft
- Bone Harvest for Spine
CPT Codes:
- 20937: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); morselized (through separate skin or fascial incision) (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:
- Spinal Instrumentation Placement
- Spine Stabilization Hardware
- Posterior Spinal Fixation
- Harrington Rod Placement
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Rod Removal
- Harrington Rod Removal
- Posterior Spinal Instrumentation Removal
- Back Implant Removal
- Spine Hardware Explantation
CPT Codes:
- 22850: Removal of posterior nonsegmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod)
Does Dr. Massoudi accept my insurance?
Dr. Massoudi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 588-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Massoudi accept in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Massoudi in Laguna Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Massoudi's office located?
Dr. Farzad Massoudi's Primary Practice
23961 Calle de la Magdalena Ste 405
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 588-5800
What is Dr. Massoudi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Massoudi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437144599.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Massoudi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Massoudi
What is Dr. Farzad Massoudi's specialty?
Dr. Massoudi is a Neurosurgeon near Laguna Hills, 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. Massoudi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Farzad Massoudi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Massoudi is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo 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
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Is Farzad Massoudi accepting new patients in Laguna Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Farzad Massoudi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Farzad Massoudi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Massoudi's office at (949) 588-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Farzad Massoudi?
Please contact Dr. Massoudi's office at (949) 588-5800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Farzad Massoudi have?
Dr. Farzad Massoudi is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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