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Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD

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(Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD)

(121 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery and Neuroradiology

Professional interests include: neurological disorders, head and neck cancer

127 S San Vicente Boulevard Pavilion, Suite A6600
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(310) 423-7900

Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD is a neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA specializing in neurosurgery and neuroradiology. Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

127 S San Vicente Boulevard Pavilion, Suite A6600
Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2012 were vascular procedures and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	15
doctor visit	49
vascular procedures	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	48
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
vascular procedures	61

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	13
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	42
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	45
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
vascular procedures	75

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	44
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	100
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
vascular procedures	99

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	44
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	30
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	49
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	65
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87
vascular procedures	59

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	17
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	22
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	49
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	42
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	18
doctor visit	86
hospital care	257
inpatient care	257
minimally invasive procedures	18
spinal procedures	18
vascular procedures	74

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	32
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	53
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	46
Dementia	28
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	18
doctor visit	112
hospital care	230
inpatient care	230
minimally invasive procedures	18
spinal procedures	18
vascular procedures	98

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	26
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	30
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	48
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	27
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
doctor visit	121
hospital care	196
inpatient care	196
minimally invasive procedures	11
spinal procedures	11
vascular procedures	68

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	20
Hispanic	22
Asian	15
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	35
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	48
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	43
Dementia	31
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90
vascular procedures	20

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	12
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	24
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	49
Dementia	29
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	126
hospital care	142
inpatient care	142
vascular procedures	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	18
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	28
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	38
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	27
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	15
doctor visit	149
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190
minimally invasive procedures	15
spinal procedures	15
vascular procedures	49

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	26
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	57
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	18
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	15
catheterization	15
doctor visit	90
hospital care	128
inpatient care	128
minimally invasive procedures	15
spinal procedures	15
vascular procedures	60

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	90
Hispanic	17
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	42
85 and over	21
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	65

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and stroke.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	42
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	14
Dementia	20

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in California.

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery (2013)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

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. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna ACO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

United Healthcare PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Railroad Medicare

United Healthcare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Humana

Cigna

Medi-Cal

Anthem

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

Optima Health

First Health

Beech Street

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Aetna ACO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

Gold Coast PPO

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

Blue Shield California HMO

Health Net MAH

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

CareMore HMO

Blue Shield California PPO

Medicare MCR

Blue Shield California MAH

CareMore MAH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 121 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-17

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Gonzalez raised the bar in medical care and kindness.. A lot of newer younger doctors don't have the same knowledge or compassion. I feel very fortunate to have the physicians that I do, but I think Dr Gonzalez experience, allowed me to ffinally allow me to be a patient . I'm not guiding my medical care. I am a nurse for 55 years so that's what I tend to do, however. Not having to make my own medical decisions.. Made me feel safer

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-24

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My husband and I feel the doctor really care about his patients. He is great.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-19

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Dr. Gonzalez was not just very knowledgeable and was a wonderful person!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-21

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Neurovascular	$319 Neurovascular Access Delivery $319
Stryker Corporation	$158 DAC $124	Trevo $34
Boston Scientific Corporation	$148 $148
TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION	$82 Navicross $32	INTERVENTIONAL PRODUCTS $25	Capiject $14	GlideWire $11
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$53 Shoulder $53
Other	$28 Concerto $28

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$506
Travel and Lodging	$281

Research Payments

Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $37,500.

Biography

Dr. Nestor Gonzalez's specialties are neurosurgery and neuroradiology. He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Gonzalez's areas of expertise include neurosurgery, head and neck cancer, and neurological disorders. He is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Gonzalez appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. He has received the following distinctions: Ulrich Batzdorf UCLA Neurosurgery Teaching Award; Neurosurgery Quality Award, Department of Neurosurgery at UCLA; and The Michael Brothers Memorial Award Best Paper in Interventional and T. According to Cedars-Sinai, Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients at his office in Los Angeles, CA.