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Dr. Igor Fineman, MD

Dr. Igor Fineman, MD

Pasadena, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fineman, Neurosurgeon in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Igor Fineman, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Fineman completed his residency at Ucla Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Fineman is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fineman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fineman’s office at (626) 535-9552.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Fineman?

    Dr. Igor Fineman, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Fineman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain Tumors, Deep Brain Stimulation, Spinal Disorders-Degenerative, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Pasadena/CA community, Dr. Fineman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Ucla Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery | U.C.L.A. Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca

    Is Dr. Fineman board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Igor Fineman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Fineman speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Fineman treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Fineman 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. Fineman. 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:

    • 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    What procedures does Dr. Fineman perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Fineman 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. Fineman. 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:

    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesion
    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Single Brain Lesion)
    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesions
    • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    • CyberKnife Radiosurgery
    • Focused Radiation for Brain
    • SRS
    • CyberKnife
    • Brain Radiation Therapy
    • Particle Beam Therapy
    • Cranial Lesion Radiosurgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61798: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 complex cranial lesion
    • 61796: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 simple cranial lesion
    • 61797: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); each additional cranial lesion, simple (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Brain Neurostimulator Device Placement
    • Cranial neurostimulator insertion
    • Deep brain stimulation device placement
    • Brain pacemaker implantation
    • Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
    • Spinal Navigation Surgery
    • Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
    • Image-Guided Spine Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
    • Stereotactic Neurosurgery
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Cranial Navigational Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Brain Stimulator Implant
    • Neurostimulator Implantation
    • Stereotactic Brain Surgery
    • DBS Implant
    • Brain Electrode Array Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 61867: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), with use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; first array

    Also known as:

    • Skull Bone or Plate Replacement
    • Cranioplasty
    • Skull flap reattachment
    • Prosthetic skull plate insertion
    • Skull defect repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 62143: Replacement of bone flap or prosthetic plate of skull

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2

    Also known as:

    • Application of Cranial Tongs or Frame
    • Skull Tongs Placement
    • Stereotactic Frame Application
    • Head Immobilization Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 20660: Application of cranial tongs, caliper, or stereotactic frame, including removal (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spine Autograft
    • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
    • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
    • Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Back Bone Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
    • Vertebral Fixation
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation
    • Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Fineman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fineman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 535-9552 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fineman accept in Pasadena, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fineman's office located?

    Dr. Igor Fineman's Primary Practice

    630 S Raymond Ave Unit 301

    Pasadena, CA 91105

    (626) 535-9552

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

    Dr. Fineman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346250073.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fineman?

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

    What is Dr. Igor Fineman's specialty?

    Dr. Fineman is a Neurosurgeon near Pasadena, CA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Fineman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Igor Fineman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fineman is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (Pasadena, CA) 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 Igor Fineman accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Igor Fineman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Igor Fineman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fineman's office at (626) 535-9552 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Igor Fineman?

    Please contact Dr. Fineman's office at (626) 535-9552 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Igor Fineman have?

    Dr. Igor Fineman is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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