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Dr. Michael Gansaeuer, MD

Dr. Michael Gansaeuer, MD

Santa Cruz, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Gansaeuer, Neurologist in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Michael Gansaeuer, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Gansaeuer graduated from University of Cologne, Germany and completed his residency at University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Gansaeuer is fluent in English, French, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gansaeuer’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. Gansaeuer’s office at (831) 460-6042.

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

    • Residency: University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals | Creedmoor Psychiatric Center Program

    • Medical School: Universitaet Zu Koeln | University of Cologne, Germany | University Sakartvelo Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Gansaeuer board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Gansaeuer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Gansaeuer speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Gansaeuer treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Gansaeuer 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. Gansaeuer. 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
    • Chronic Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Persistent migraine with aura
    • Daily classic migraine
    • Transformed migraine with aura
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43E09: Chronic migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43701: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Stroke due to clot
    • TIA
    • Warning Stroke
    • Brain Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
    • Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Skin Sensations
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Skin Sensation Issues
    • Unusual Skin Feelings
    • Altered Skin Sensation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R209: Unspecified disturbances of skin sensation

    Also known as:

    • Hereditary Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IA
    • Genetic Neuropathy
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Inherited Nerve Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G608: Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies

    Does Dr. Gansaeuer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gansaeuer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 460-6042 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gansaeuer accept in Santa Cruz, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Valley Health Plan

    • Western Growers Association

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    Where is Dr. Gansaeuer's office located?

    Dr. Michael Gansaeuer's Primary Practice

    1661 Soquel Dr Ste F

    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    (831) 460-6042

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    Dr. Michael Gansaeuer's Practice 2

    1661 Dominican Way

    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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    Dr. Michael Gansaeuer's Practice 3

    2025 Soquel Ave

    Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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

    Dr. Gansaeuer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386624807.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gansaeuer?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Gansaeuer's specialty?

    Dr. Gansaeuer is a Neurologist near Santa Cruz, 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. Michael Gansaeuer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Gansaeuer 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurologist?

    Explore Neurologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Michael Gansaeuer accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Gansaeuer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Gansaeuer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gansaeuer's office at (831) 460-6042 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Gansaeuer?

    Please contact Dr. Gansaeuer's office at (831) 460-6042 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Gansaeuer have?

    Dr. Michael Gansaeuer is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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