Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions
Regents Of The University Of California
1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100, 
Santa Monica, CA 

Overview

Andrew Vivas is a Neurosurgery provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Vivas is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Lordosis, Spinal Stenosis, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 34 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of South Florida College Of Medicine

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in NY

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

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LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MercyCare
  • EPO
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Regents of the University of California
1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Other Locations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrew Vivas

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew Vivas?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrew Vivas by calling their office at 424-259-6000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Andrew Vivas a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew Vivas is classified as an Advanced expert for Scoliosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Andrew Vivas specialize in?

While Dr. Andrew Vivas is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Lordosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Andrew Vivas participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Andrew Vivas has published 34 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Andrew Vivas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Andrew Vivas accept my insurance?

Dr. Andrew Vivas accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 424-259-6000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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