Dr. Adam Lipson, MD

Union, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Lipson, Neurosurgeon in Union, NJ?

Dr. Adam Lipson, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Union, NJ. He is board certified. Dr. Lipson graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Lipson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lipson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lipson’s office at (908) 688-8800.

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

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals | Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

Is Dr. Lipson board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

Yes, Dr. Adam Lipson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

What languages does Dr. Lipson speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Lipson typically treat?

As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Lipson 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. Lipson. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
Back Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lower Back Nerve Compression
Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

ICD-10 Codes:

M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

Also known as:

Neck Pain
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Cervical Pain
Sore Neck
Neck Ache

ICD-10 Codes:

M542: Cervicalgia

Also known as:

Chronic pain syndrome
Chronic Pain
Persistent pain syndrome
Long-term pain condition
Chronic widespread pain

ICD-10 Codes:

G894: Chronic pain syndrome

Also known as:

Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
Lumbar Stenosis

ICD-10 Codes:

M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

Also known as:

Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Lumbago
Lower Back Ache
Backache

ICD-10 Codes:

M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Lipson typically perform?

As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Lipson 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. Lipson. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

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:

Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
Interbody Device Implantation
Spinal Fusion with Cage
Synthetic Disc Space Device

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)

Also known as:

Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
Anterior Spinal Fixation
Spine Stabilization Surgery
Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
Spinal Fusion Hardware

CPT Codes:

22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Also known as:

Bone Marrow Aspiration for Spine Graft
Spine Bone Marrow Harvest
Autologous Bone Graft for Spine
Bone Marrow Aspiration (Spine)
Spine Bone Graft Material Collection

CPT Codes:

20939: Bone marrow aspiration for bone grafting, spine surgery only, through separate skin or fascial incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Also known as:

Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
SCS Implantation
Back Pain Stimulator Surgery

CPT Codes:

63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

Also known as:

Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Epidural neurostimulator placement
Percutaneous spinal stimulator
SCS implant

CPT Codes:

63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural

Also known as:

Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
Lumbar Laminotomy
Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

CPT Codes:

63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar

Also known as:

Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

CPT Codes:

63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Does Dr. Lipson accept my insurance?

Dr. Lipson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 688-8800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Lipson accept in Union, NJ?

Dr. Lipson in Union, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Lipson's office located?

Dr. Adam Lipson's Primary Practice

1057 Commerce Ave

Union, NJ 07083

(908) 688-8800

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What hospitals are Dr. Lipson affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Lipson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center,Summit, NJ

Gold Standard Top Hospital

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 7 Procedures

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

Dr. Lipson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912012071.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lipson?

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

What is Dr. Adam Lipson's specialty?

Dr. Lipson is a Neurosurgeon near Union, NJ.

What does a Neurosurgeon do?

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.

Is Dr. Adam Lipson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Lipson is affiliated with Atlantic Health Overlook 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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