20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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, Medicare 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Brunelli typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Back Pain
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar 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:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Brunelli typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Brunelli 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
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 Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Not Specified
Santa Cruz County
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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
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.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Brian Brunelli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brunelli is affiliated with Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz 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 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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