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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alvernia-Silva, Neurosurgeon in Monroe, LA?
Dr. Jorge Alvernia-Silva, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Monroe, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Alvernia-Silva is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvernia-Silva’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvernia-Silva’s office at (318) 509-8804.
What languages does Dr. Alvernia-Silva speak?
Dr. Alvernia-Silva and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Alvernia-Silva treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Alvernia-Silva 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. Alvernia-Silva. 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:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Neck Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
- Slipped Disc in Neck
- Herniated Disc in Neck
- Cervical Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
- M5020: Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region
Also known as:
- Joint Fusion Status
- Surgical Joint Fusion
- Arthrodesis History
- Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z981: Arthrodesis status
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Back Pain
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
- Lower Back Spinal Slip
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
What procedures does Dr. Alvernia-Silva perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Alvernia-Silva 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. Alvernia-Silva. 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:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
Also known as:
- Spine Allograft Placement
- Spinal Bone Graft
- Osteopromotive Material Spine
- Donor Bone Graft Spine
- Spine Fusion Material
CPT Codes:
- 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spine Autograft
- Local Bone Harvest for Spine
- Spinal Fusion Bone Graft
CPT Codes:
- 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Alvernia-Silva accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvernia-Silva accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 509-8804 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alvernia-Silva accept in Monroe, LA?
Dr. Alvernia-Silva in Monroe, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fox-Everett
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Alvernia-Silva's office located?
Dr. Jorge Alvernia-Silva's Primary Practice
2408 Duval Dr # 2
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 509-8804
What is Dr. Alvernia-Silva's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alvernia-Silva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427223619.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvernia-Silva?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alvernia-Silva
What is Dr. Jorge Alvernia-Silva's specialty?
Dr. Alvernia-Silva is a Neurosurgeon near Monroe, LA. 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. Alvernia-Silva to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jorge Alvernia-Silva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alvernia-Silva is affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Jorge Alvernia-Silva accepting new patients in Monroe, LA?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Alvernia-Silva is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jorge Alvernia-Silva offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alvernia-Silva's office at (318) 509-8804 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jorge Alvernia-Silva?
Please contact Dr. Alvernia-Silva's office at (318) 509-8804 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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