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Dr. Christopher Neal, MD

Modesto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Neal, Diagnostic Radiologist in Modesto, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Neal, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Modesto, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Neal completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Diagnostic Radiology; Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Neal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Neal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Neal’s office at (209) 576-3626.

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

    • Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Diagnostic Radiology; Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx

    Is Dr. Neal board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Neal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Neal speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Neal typically treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Neal 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. Neal. 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:

    • Other Nervous System Symptoms
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Unusual Neurological Symptoms
    • Nerve Problems
    • Brain and Nerve Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29818: Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Clot Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I63233: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
    • I63311: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of right middle cerebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Neal typically perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Neal 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. Neal. 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:

    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan
    • External carotid angiography
    • Neck artery imaging with catheter
    • Selective carotid catheterization

    CPT Codes:

    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
    • Neurovascular embolization
    • Intracranial vessel occlusion
    • Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)

    Also known as:

    • Intracranial Thrombectomy (Stroke Treatment)
    • Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke
    • Brain Clot Removal (Percutaneous)
    • Intracranial Thrombolysis
    • Endovascular Stroke Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61645: Percutaneous arterial transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, intracranial, any method, including diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement, and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s)

    Does Dr. Neal accept my insurance?

    Dr. Neal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 576-3626 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Neal accept in Modesto, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • AllCare Health

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Neal's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Neal's Primary Practice

    1441 Florida Ave

    Modesto, CA 95350

    (209) 576-3626

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    Dr. Christopher Neal's Practice 2

    3900 Geer Rd

    Turlock, CA 95382

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

    Dr. Neal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982612123.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Neal?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Neal's specialty?

    What does a Diagnostic Radiologist do?

    A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions.

    Is Dr. Christopher Neal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Neal is affiliated with Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca, Emanuel Medical Center - Turlock, Ca, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Dignity Health - Marian 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

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

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    Is Dr. Christopher Neal accepting new patients in Modesto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Neal is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Neal offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Neal's office at (209) 576-3626 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Neal?

    Please contact Dr. Neal's office at (209) 576-3626 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Neal's office located?

    Dr. Neal's offices are located in Modesto, CA and Turlock, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Neal have?

    Dr. Christopher Neal is certified by the American Board of Radiology.