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Dr. James Elder, MD

Columbus, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Elder, Neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH?

    Dr. James Elder, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Elder graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons. Dr. Elder is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elder’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elder’s office at (614) 293-4281.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Elder?

    Dr. James Elder, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Elder empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain & Spinal Tumors, Minimally Invasive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Columbus/OH community, Dr. Elder is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Elder go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons

    What languages does Dr. Elder speak?

    Dr. Elder and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Elder treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Elder 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. Elder. 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:

    • Secondary Brain Cancer
    • Secondary Bone Cancer
    • Brain Tumor
    • Bone Cancer
    • Metastatic brain cancer
    • Brain metastases
    • Cancer spread to brain
    • Metastatic bone cancer
    • Cancer spread to bone
    • Bone metastases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
    • C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease
    • Brain Condition
    • Brain Problem
    • Unspecified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
    • G939: Disorder of brain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain Tumor
    • Brain Cancer
    • Cerebral Tumor
    • Intracranial Tumor
    • Malignant Brain Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain Growth of Unknown Type
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain tumor of unknown nature
    • Brain lesion of unknown behavior
    • Indeterminate brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer surgery care
    • Oncology aftercare
    • Cancer recovery follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm

    What procedures does Dr. Elder perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Elder 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. Elder. 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:

    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Single Brain Lesion)
    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesions
    • Spinal Radiosurgery
    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesion
    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Spinal Lesion
    • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    • CyberKnife
    • Brain Radiation Therapy
    • Particle Beam Therapy
    • Cranial Lesion Radiosurgery
    • Stereotactic Spine Radiation
    • Spinal Lesion Radiation Treatment
    • Gamma Knife for Spine
    • CyberKnife Radiosurgery
    • Focused Radiation for Brain
    • SRS
    • Spinal Radiation Therapy
    • Spinal Lesion Radiosurgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61796: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 simple cranial lesion
    • 61797: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); each additional cranial lesion, simple (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 63620: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 spinal lesion
    • 61798: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 complex cranial lesion
    • 63621: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); each additional spinal lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
    • Stereotactic Neurosurgery
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Cranial Navigational Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Brain Tumor Removal Surgery
    • Craniotomy for Tumor
    • Brain Surgery for Tumor
    • Brain Tumor Excision
    • Craniectomy for Tumor

    CPT Codes:

    • 61510: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Brain Tumor, Supratentorial, Except Meningioma

    Also known as:

    • Brain Biopsy with CT/MRI Guidance
    • Stereotactic Brain Biopsy
    • CT Guided Brain Biopsy
    • MRI Guided Brain Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 61751: Stereotactic biopsy, aspiration, or excision, including burr hole(s), for intracranial lesion; with computed tomography and/or magnetic resonance guidance

    Also known as:

    • Stereotactic Brain Biopsy or Lesion Removal
    • Brain Lesion Biopsy
    • Stereotactic Brain Surgery
    • Intracranial Lesion Excision
    • Burr Hole Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 61750: Stereotactic biopsy, aspiration, or excision, including burr hole(s), for intracranial lesion;

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
    • Spinal Navigation Surgery
    • Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
    • Image-Guided Spine Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laminectomy for Thoracic Spinal Tumor Removal
    • Thoracic spine tumor excision
    • Extradural spinal neoplasm removal
    • Spinal tumor biopsy (thoracic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 63276: Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal neoplasm; extradural, thoracic

    Also known as:

    • Brain Tumor Removal Surgery (Back of Brain)
    • Posterior Fossa Tumor Excision
    • Infratentorial Brain Tumor Surgery
    • Craniectomy for Brain Tumor
    • Brain Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61518: Craniectomy for excision of brain tumor, infratentorial or posterior fossa; except meningioma, cerebellopontine angle tumor, or midline tumor at base of skull

    Also known as:

    • Laser Brain Lesion Removal
    • Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT)
    • Intracranial Laser Ablation
    • MRI-Guided Laser Brain Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61736: Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) of lesion, intracranial, including burr hole(s), with magnetic resonance imaging guidance, when performed; single trajectory for 1 simple lesion

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
    • Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Back Bone Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
    • Vertebral Fixation
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation
    • Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Spine Fusion
    • Thoracic Arthrodesis
    • Posterior Spine Fusion Thoracic
    • Spinal Fusion Thoracic
    • Back Bone Fusion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 22610: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; thoracic (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)

    Does Dr. Elder accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elder accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 293-4281 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Elder accept in Columbus, OH?

    Dr. Elder in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Ohio

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Elder's office located?

    Dr. James Elder's Primary Practice

    300 W 10th Ave

    Columbus, OH 43210

    (614) 293-4281

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    Dr. James Elder's Practice 2

    3900 Stoneridge Ln

    Dublin, OH 43017

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    What is Dr. Elder's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Elder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427221803.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elder?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elder

    What is Dr. James Elder's specialty?

    Dr. Elder is a Neurosurgeon near Columbus, OH. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Elder to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Elder affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Elder is affiliated with Ohio State The James Cancer Hospital, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 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 James Elder accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?

    Yes, Dr. James Elder is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Elder offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Elder's office at (614) 293-4281 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Elder?

    Please contact Dr. Elder's office at (614) 293-4281 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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