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Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD

Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD

Watsonville, CA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Brunelli, Neurologist in Watsonville, CA?

    Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Watsonville, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Brunelli graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Tufts University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Brunelli is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brunelli’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brunelli’s office at (831) 460-6041.

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

    • Fellowship: Harvard University, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Neurophysiology

    • Residency: Tufts University Affiliated Hospitals | Tufts University School of Medicine/NEMC | Brigham & Women's Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Brunelli speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Brunelli treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Brunelli 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. Brunelli. 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:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus

    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:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    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:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    Does Dr. Brunelli accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brunelli accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 460-6041 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brunelli accept in Watsonville, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Western Growers Association

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    Where is Dr. Brunelli's office located?

    Dr. Brian Brunelli's Primary Practice

    550 S Green Valley Rd

    Watsonville, CA 95076

    (831) 460-6041

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    Dr. Brian Brunelli's Practice 2

    2850 Commercial Xing

    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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    Dr. Brian Brunelli's Practice 3

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

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

    Dr. Brunelli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417936568.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brunelli?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Brunelli's specialty?

    Dr. Brunelli is a Neurologist near Watsonville, CA.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Brian Brunelli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Brunelli is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dominican Hospital - Santa Cruz. 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

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    Is Brian Brunelli accepting new patients in Watsonville, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Brunelli is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Brunelli offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brunelli's office at (831) 460-6041 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Brunelli?

    Please contact Dr. Brunelli's office at (831) 460-6041 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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