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Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO

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Specializes in: Vascular Neurology and Brain Injury Medicine

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke

1540 Alcazar Street Suite 215
Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 442-7686

Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO is a vascular neurologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in vascular neurology and brain injury medicine. He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO is affiliated with Dignity Health, Keck Medical Center of USC, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, USC Arcadia Hospital and USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Keck Medical Center of USC

1441 Eastlake Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033

1-800-872-2273

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Keck Medical Center of USC

1520 San Pablo Street Hc2 - Suite 3000 Hc2 - Suite 3000
Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 442-5710

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Northridge Hospital Medical Center

1540 Alcazar Street Suite 215
Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 442-7686

(323) 442-7790

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Keck Medical Center of USC

1812 Verdugo Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91208

(818) 790-7100

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Some issues Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News

“Much of the research into concussions focuses on younger people, particularly athletes, said Benjamin Emanuel, a neurologist at Keck Medicine at the University of Southern California.”—"Concussions Pose Particular Risks for Older Adults", New York Times, March 2023

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	81
hospital care	619
inpatient care	619
ultrasound (sonogram)	59
vascular procedures	59

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	67
Hispanic	151
Asian	100
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	79
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	64
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	66
Dementia	39
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13
hospital care	521
inpatient care	521
ultrasound (sonogram)	36
vascular procedures	36

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	134
Asian	95
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	56
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	60
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	67
Dementia	38
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO for Medicare patients.

hospital care	318
inpatient care	318
ultrasound (sonogram)	37
vascular procedures	37

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	73
Asian	55
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	44
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO treated during 2020 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	51
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	68
Dementia	43
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28
electroencephalography (EEG)	76
hospital care	199
inpatient care	199

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	43
Hispanic	83
Asian	59
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	42
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	55
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	69
Dementia	43
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	42
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	18
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	53
Dementia	25
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32
hospital care	104
inpatient care	104

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	26
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	59
Dementia	31
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Los Angeles, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	39
electroencephalography (EEG)	76
hospital care	320
inpatient care	320
ultrasound (sonogram)	44
vascular procedures	44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO.

**Gender**
Female	135
Male	138

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	60
Non-Hispanic White	72
Hispanic	91
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	44
75 to 84	85
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	89

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	63
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	63
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	12
Dementia	36

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He is certified by the Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Georgetown University Hospital

Board Certification: Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Keck Medical Center of USC

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

USC Arcadia Hospital

USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana ChoiceCare Network, Great-West Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, TriWest, Interplan, Aetna, United Healthcare, Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, GEHA, Anthem, First Health, Beech Street, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Health Net, PacifiCare, Brand New Day, Marian Health Services, Watchtower, Health Net Covered California, Kern Health Systems, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare, Take Care (GUAM), USC Network, Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund, Blue Shield Covered California, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, NEXT and Health Plans of Nevada.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana ChoiceCare Network

Great-West Healthcare

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

TriWest

Interplan

Aetna

United Healthcare

Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

GEHA

Anthem

First Health

Beech Street

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Health Net

PacifiCare

Brand New Day

Marian Health Services

Watchtower

Health Net Covered California

Kern Health Systems

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare

Take Care (GUAM)

USC Network

Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund

Blue Shield Covered California

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital

Health Plans of Nevada

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$235 Thrombectomy $135	Reveal LINQ $100
Genentech USA, Inc.	$127 Activase $127
The Medicines Company	$117 RECOTHROM $117
Covidien LP	$97 Trellis $97
Novocure Inc.	$36 Optune $19	Oncology $17

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$495
Education	$117

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Emanuel specializes in vascular neurology and brain injury medicine. Dr. Emanuel's clinical interests include stroke and neurocritical care. He is professionally affiliated with Keck Medical Center of USC, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, and USC Arcadia Hospital. He seems to honor Anthem, PacifiCare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Dignity Health reports that he is not accepting new patients. Before completing his residency at Georgetown University Hospital, Dr. Emanuel attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Emanuel speaks Persian.