Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gropper, Neurosurgeon in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Gary Gropper, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gropper graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Neurological Surgery; Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, General Surgery. Dr. Gropper is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gropper’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gropper’s office at (404) 355-3566.
Where did Dr. Gropper go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Neurological Surgery; Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Is Dr. Gropper board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Gary Gropper, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Gropper speak?
Dr. Gropper and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Gropper typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Gropper 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. Gropper. 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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device
- CSF Shunt
- Ventricular Shunt
- Hydrocephalus Device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z982: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus
- NPH
- Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
ICD-10 Codes:
- G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Gropper typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Gropper 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. Gropper. 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:
- Cerebrospinal Shunt Reprogramming
- CSF Shunt Adjustment
- Programmable Shunt Reprogramming
- Brain Shunt Reprogramming
CPT Codes:
- 62252: Reprogramming of programmable cerebrospinal shunt
Also known as:
- Implantable Pain Pump Placement
- Intrathecal Drug Pump Implantation
- Epidural Drug Pump Placement
- Programmable Pain Pump Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 62362: Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion; programmable pump, including preparation of pump, with or without programming
Also known as:
- Spinal Catheter Placement for Long-Term Medication
- Intrathecal Catheter Implantation
- Epidural Catheter for Pain Pump
- Spinal Drug Delivery System
CPT Codes:
- 62350: Implantation, revision or repositioning of tunneled intrathecal or epidural catheter, for long-term medication administration via an external pump or implantable reservoir/infusion pump; without laminectomy
Also known as:
- Skull Bone or Plate Replacement
- Cranioplasty
- Skull flap reattachment
- Prosthetic skull plate insertion
- Skull defect repair
CPT Codes:
- 62143: Replacement of bone flap or prosthetic plate of skull
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Facetectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63047: 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; lumbar
Also known as:
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
- VP Shunt Surgery
- Brain Shunt Placement
- Hydrocephalus Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
CPT Codes:
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
- 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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Gropper accept my insurance?
Dr. Gropper accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 355-3566 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gropper accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Gropper in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gropper's office located?
Dr. Gary Gropper's Primary Practice
2001 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 575
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 355-3566
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Gary Gropper an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Gropper has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Gropper, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Gropper's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gropper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164531844.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gropper?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gropper
What is Dr. Gary Gropper's specialty?
Dr. Gropper is a Neurosurgeon near Atlanta, GA.
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 this Dr. Gary Gropper affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gropper is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Northside Hospital Atlanta, Piedmont Eastside 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 Gary Gropper accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Gary Gropper is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gary Gropper offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gropper's office at (404) 355-3566 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gary Gropper?
Please contact Dr. Gropper's office at (404) 355-3566 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Gropper have?
Dr. Gary Gropper is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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