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Dr. Neel Patel, MD

Neurosurgeon

Edinburg, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Patel, Neurosurgeon in Edinburg, TX?

    Dr. Neel Patel, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Edinburg, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (956) 362-8500.

    What languages does Dr. Patel speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    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
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Lumbago and Sciatica
    • Back and Leg Pain
    • Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5440: Lumbago with sciatica, unspecified side

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow

    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)

    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:

    • Brain Bleed Surgery
    • Craniectomy for Hematoma
    • Craniotomy for Hematoma
    • Brain Hematoma Evacuation
    • Blood Clot Removal from Brain

    CPT Codes:

    • 61312: Craniectomy Or Craniotomy For Evacuation Of Hematoma, Supratentorial; Extradural Or Subdural

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level

    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:

    • Lower Neck Bone Fusion (Cervical)
    • Cervical Spinal Fusion
    • Posterior Cervical Fusion
    • Neck Vertebrae Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22600: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; cervical below C2 segment

    Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 362-8500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Edinburg, TX?

    Dr. Patel in Edinburg, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Patel's office located?

    Dr. Neel Patel's Primary Practice

    5519 Doctors Dr

    Edinburg, TX 78539

    (956) 362-8500

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    Dr. Neel Patel's Practice 2

    4770 N Expressway Ste 303

    Brownsville, TX 78526

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

    Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487187142.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?

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

    What is Dr. Neel Patel's specialty?

    Dr. Patel is a Neurosurgeon near Edinburg, TX.

    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. Neel Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Dhr Health, Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood, Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood, Hca Houston Healthcare Conroe, St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital - Livingston, Tx 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 Dr. Neel Patel accepting new patients in Edinburg, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Neel Patel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Neel Patel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (956) 362-8500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Neel Patel?

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (956) 362-8500 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Patel's office located?

    Dr. Patel's offices are located in Edinburg, TX and Brownsville, TX.