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44 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Backman, Neurologist in Santa Ana, CA?
Dr. Martin Backman, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Santa Ana, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Backman graduated from Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at James A Haley Vet Hosp, Neurology. Dr. Backman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Backman’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. Backman’s office at (714) 540-1840.
Where did Dr. Backman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: James A Haley Vet Hosp, Neurology | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: University De Buenos Aires- Fac De Med- Buenos Aires- Argentina | Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas
Is Dr. Backman board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Martin Backman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Backman speak?
Dr. Backman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Backman treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Backman 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. Backman. 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:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Refractory status epilepticus
- Drug-resistant continuous seizures
- Severe epileptic emergency
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40803: Other epilepsy, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
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:
- Neck and Head Pain Syndrome
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervicocranial Syndrome
- Neck-Head Pain
- Upper Neck Pain Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- M530: Cervicocranial syndrome
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
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:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Concussion
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X0S: Concussion without loss of consciousness, sequela
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- BPPV
- Positional vertigo
- Inner ear dizziness
- Crystal ear problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8113: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, bilateral
Which procedures does Dr. Backman perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Martin Backman may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Backman's office.
Does Dr. Backman accept my insurance?
Dr. Backman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 540-1840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Backman accept in Santa Ana, CA?
Dr. Backman in Santa Ana, 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
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Backman's office located?
Dr. Martin Backman's Primary Practice
2414 S Fairview St Ste 110
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 540-1840
What is Dr. Backman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Backman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699738385.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Backman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Backman
What is Dr. Martin Backman's specialty?
Dr. Backman is a Neurologist near Santa Ana, 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.
Contact Dr. Backman to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Martin Backman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Backman is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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 Martin Backman accepting new patients in Santa Ana, CA?
Yes, Dr. Martin Backman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Martin Backman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Backman's office at (714) 540-1840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Martin Backman?
Please contact Dr. Backman's office at (714) 540-1840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Martin Backman have?
Dr. Martin Backman is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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