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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. 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 Medicaid, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Backman typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- 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
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
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:
- 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Backman typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Backman 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
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)
Also known as:
- Guided Lumbar Puncture
- Guided Spinal Tap
- Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
- CT Guided Spinal Tap
- Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture
CPT Codes:
- 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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. Martin Backman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Backman is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Uci Health - Fountain Valley 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 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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