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Who is Dr. Pieters, Neurosurgeon in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Thomas Pieters, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pieters is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pieters’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pieters’s office at (508) 334-0605.
What languages does Dr. Pieters speak?
Dr. Pieters and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Pieters typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Pieters 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. Pieters. 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:
- Joint Fusion Status
- Surgical Joint Fusion
- Arthrodesis History
- Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z981: Arthrodesis status
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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Spinal Cord Condition
- Myelopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Unusual Neurological Symptoms
- Nerve Problems
- Brain and Nerve Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29818: Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Left Lumbago and Sciatica
- Left Back and Leg Pain
- Left Sciatic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side
Does Dr. Pieters accept my insurance?
Dr. Pieters accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 334-0605 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pieters accept in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Pieters in Worcester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Health Care
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pieters' office located?
What is Dr. Pieters's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pieters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518354422.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pieters?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pieters
What is Dr. Thomas Pieters's specialty?
Dr. Pieters is a Neurosurgeon near Worcester, MA.
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. Thomas Pieters affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pieters is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center, Holyoke Medical Center, Umass Memorial Healthalliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus, Umass Memorial Milford Regional Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center, Emerson Health 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 Thomas Pieters accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Pieters is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Pieters offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pieters's office at (508) 334-0605 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Pieters?
Please contact Dr. Pieters's office at (508) 334-0605 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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