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Dr. Abraham Mintz, MD

Dr. Abraham Mintz, MD

Fairfield, CT

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mintz, Neurosurgeon in Fairfield, CT?

    Dr. Abraham Mintz, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Fairfield, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mintz graduated from Universidad De Salle, Facultad Mexicana De Medicina and completed his residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Mintz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mintz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mintz’s office at (203) 372-6460.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mintz?

    Dr. Abraham Mintz, 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. Mintz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain Tumors, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Neuro-Oncology, Pituitary Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fairfield/CT community, Dr. Mintz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital | University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Holy Cross Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Universidad La Salle, Mexico City, Mexico | Universidad De Salle, Facultad Mexicana De Medicina | University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine | University of New Mexico School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Mintz board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Abraham Mintz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Mintz speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Mintz treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mintz 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. Mintz. 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 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:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spondylolisthesis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip
    • Slipped Vertebra
    • Spinal Slip
    • Vertebral Displacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
    • M4310: Spondylolisthesis, site unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Displacement
    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Neck
    • Herniated Disc in Neck
    • Cervical Disc Protrusion
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5020: Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region
    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    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:

    • 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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spinal Cord Condition
    • Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lower Back Discs
    • Lumbar Spondylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M51369: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region without mention of lumbar back pain or lower extremity pain

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M50122: Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy

    Does Dr. Mintz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mintz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 372-6460 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mintz accept in Fairfield, CT?

    Dr. Mintz in Fairfield, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CarePartners of Connecticut

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mintz's office located?

    Dr. Abraham Mintz's Primary Practice

    1931 Black Rock Tpke

    Fairfield, CT 06825

    (203) 372-6460

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    Dr. Abraham Mintz's Practice 2

    555 Bridgeport Ave

    Shelton, CT 06484

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    Dr. Abraham Mintz's Practice 3

    115 Technology Dr Unit B106

    Trumbull, CT 06611

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

    Dr. Mintz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679538334.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mintz?

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

    What is Dr. Abraham Mintz's specialty?

    Dr. Mintz is a Neurosurgeon near Fairfield, CT. 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. Mintz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Abraham Mintz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mintz is affiliated with St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Abraham Mintz accepting new patients in Fairfield, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Abraham Mintz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Abraham Mintz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mintz's office at (203) 372-6460 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Abraham Mintz?

    Please contact Dr. Mintz's office at (203) 372-6460 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Abraham Mintz have?

    Dr. Abraham Mintz is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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