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Dr. Michael Gansaeuer, MD

Dr. Michael Gansaeuer, MD

Santa Cruz, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Michael Gansaeuer, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. 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, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Gansaeuer typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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

    Also known as:

    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Gansaeuer typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Gansaeuer 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. 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. 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)

    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 Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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

    2350 W El Camino Real Fl 2

    Mountain View, CA 94040

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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.

    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. Michael Gansaeuer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gansaeuer is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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

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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore 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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