Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alastra, Neurosurgeon in Palm Springs, CA?
Dr. Anthony Alastra, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Palm Springs, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Alastra graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program. Dr. Alastra is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alastra’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alastra’s office at (760) 507-8316.
Where did Dr. Alastra go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Alastra board certified in Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Anthony Alastra, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Alastra speak?
Dr. Alastra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does Dr. Alastra treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Alastra 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. Alastra. 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical 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:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
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:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Brain cysts
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
ICD-10 Codes:
- G930: Cerebral cysts
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage
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:
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus
- NPH
- Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
ICD-10 Codes:
- G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5010: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, unspecified cervical region
Also known as:
- Wedge Compression Fracture of First Lumbar Vertebra
- Fractures
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Compressed L1 fracture
- First lumbar compression fracture
- Broken L1 bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S32010A: Wedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device
- CSF Shunt
- Ventricular Shunt
- Hydrocephalus Device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z982: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
Does Dr. Alastra accept my insurance?
Dr. Alastra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 507-8316 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alastra accept in Palm Springs, CA?
Dr. Alastra in Palm Springs, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
AMA Insurance Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Inland Empire
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alastra's office located?
Dr. Anthony Alastra's Primary Practice
1080 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste 201
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 507-8316
What is Dr. Alastra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alastra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720069438.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alastra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alastra
What is Dr. Anthony Alastra's specialty?
Dr. Alastra is a Neurosurgeon near Palm Springs, 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. Alastra to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Anthony Alastra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alastra is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center 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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Is Anthony Alastra accepting new patients in Palm Springs, CA?
Yes, Dr. Anthony Alastra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anthony Alastra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alastra's office at (760) 507-8316 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anthony Alastra?
Please contact Dr. Alastra's office at (760) 507-8316 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Anthony Alastra have?
Dr. Anthony Alastra is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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