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Dr. Frank Barranco, MD

Dr. Frank Barranco, MD

Phoenix, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Barranco, Neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. Frank Barranco, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ. He is board certified. Dr. Barranco graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Barranco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barranco’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barranco’s office at (602) 406-3181.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Barranco?

    Dr. Frank Barranco, 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. Barranco empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors, Pituitary Tumors, Spinal Surgery, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Phoenix/AZ community, Dr. Barranco is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania Hospital

    • Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Neurological Surgery | University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals | Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | University of Pennsylvania Health System 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. Barranco board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Frank Barranco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Barranco speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Barranco treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Barranco 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. Barranco. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus

    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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    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

    Also known as:

    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Tic Douloureux
    • Facial Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G500: Trigeminal neuralgia

    What procedures does Dr. Barranco perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Barranco 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. Barranco. 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:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
    • Stereotactic Neurosurgery
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Cranial Navigational Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
    • VP Shunt Surgery
    • Brain Shunt Placement
    • Hydrocephalus Shunt

    CPT Codes:

    • 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus

    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:

    • Lumbar Spinal Decompression with Fusion
    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Laminectomy with Fusion
    • Facetectomy with Spinal Fusion
    • Foraminotomy with Interbody Arthrodesis
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 63052: Laminectomy, facetectomy, or foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s] [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), during posterior interbody arthrodesis, lumbar; single vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 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)

    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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 62252: Reprogramming of programmable cerebrospinal shunt

    Also known as:

    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesion
    • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    • CyberKnife Radiosurgery
    • Focused Radiation for Brain
    • SRS

    CPT Codes:

    • 61798: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 complex cranial lesion

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
    • Spine fusion surgery lower back
    • Lumbar arthrodesis
    • 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)
    • 22633: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar;
    • 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:

    • 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 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 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)

    Does Dr. Barranco accept my insurance?

    Dr. Barranco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 406-3181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Barranco accept in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. Barranco in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Barranco's office located?

    Dr. Frank Barranco's Primary Practice

    2910 N 3rd Ave

    Phoenix, AZ 85013

    (602) 406-3181

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

    Dr. Barranco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134115884.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barranco?

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

    What is Dr. Frank Barranco's specialty?

    Dr. Barranco is a Neurosurgeon near Phoenix, AZ. 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. Barranco to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Frank Barranco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Barranco is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center - Phoenix, AZ 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 Frank Barranco accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Frank Barranco is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Frank Barranco offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Barranco's office at (602) 406-3181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Frank Barranco?

    Please contact Dr. Barranco's office at (602) 406-3181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Frank Barranco have?

    Dr. Frank Barranco is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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