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Dr. Hector Ho, MD

Fullerton, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ho, Neurosurgeon in Fullerton, CA?

    Dr. Hector Ho, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Fullerton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Ho graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Neurological Surgery; McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, General Surgery. Dr. Ho is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ho’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ho’s office at (714) 734-3120.

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

    • Residency: McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Neurological Surgery; McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, General Surgery | Northwestern University - Evanston | McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

    • Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo | Saint Louis University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ho board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Hector Ho, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Ho speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ho treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ho 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. Ho. 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back 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
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease
    • Brain Condition
    • Brain Problem
    • Unspecified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
    • G939: Disorder of brain, unspecified

    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:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Hydrocephalus
    • Water on the brain
    • Brain fluid buildup
    • Enlarged ventricles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Other Pituitary Gland Disorder
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Gland Problems
    • Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Dysfunction
    • Endocrine Gland Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E236: Other disorders of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
    • Meningeal tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Brain Cancer
    • Brain Tumor
    • Metastatic brain cancer
    • Brain metastases
    • Cancer spread to brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain

    Also known as:

    • Brain Growth of Unknown Type
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain tumor of unknown nature
    • Brain lesion of unknown behavior
    • Indeterminate brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain

    Does Dr. Ho accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ho accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 734-3120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ho accept in Fullerton, CA?

    Dr. Ho in Fullerton, 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

    • Altamed Health Services

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ho's office located?

    Dr. Hector Ho's Primary Practice

    100 E Valencia Mesa Dr Ste 105

    Fullerton, CA 92835

    (714) 734-3120

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    Dr. Hector Ho's Practice 2

    1950 Sunny Crest Dr Ste 2900

    Fullerton, CA 92835

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    Dr. Hector Ho's Practice 3

    1140 W La Veta Ave Ste 770

    Orange, CA 92868

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

    Dr. Ho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912969353.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ho?

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

    What is Dr. Hector Ho's specialty?

    Dr. Ho is a Neurosurgeon near Fullerton, 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. Ho to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Hector Ho affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ho is affiliated with Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Providence St. Jude Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Hector Ho accepting new patients in Fullerton, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Hector Ho is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hector Ho offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ho's office at (714) 734-3120 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Hector Ho?

    Please contact Dr. Ho's office at (714) 734-3120 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Hector Ho have?

    Dr. Hector Ho is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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