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Who is Dr. Alexander, Neurosurgeon in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Allyson Alexander, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO. Dr. Alexander is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alexander’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alexander’s office at (720) 848-0000.
What languages does Dr. Alexander speak?
Dr. Alexander and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Alexander treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Craniosynostosis
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Craniostenosis
- Premature skull fusion
- Fused skull bones in infants
- Skull deformity at birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q750: Craniosynostosis
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G935: Compression of brain
Also known as:
- Sagittal Craniosynostosis
- Premature sagittal suture fusion
- Scaphocephaly
- Sagittal skull fusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q7501: Sagittal craniosynostosis
Also known as:
- Other Acquired Head Deformity
- Head shape change
- Deformed head
- Acquired skull deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M952: Other acquired deformity of head
What procedures does Dr. Alexander perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander. 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:
- Vagus Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- VNS Implantation
- Cranial Nerve Stimulator Surgery
- Neurostimulator for Vagus Nerve
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device
CPT Codes:
- 64568: Open implantation of cranial nerve (eg, vagus nerve) neurostimulator electrode array and pulse generator
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Cranial Navigational Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Burr Hole for Brain Device Placement
- Temporal Lobe Brain Surgery (Craniotomy)
- Deep Brain Stimulation Electrode Placement (Additional)
- Brain Surgery for Epilepsy (Craniotomy)
- Craniosynostosis Repair Surgery
- Cranial burr hole
- Brain catheter insertion
- Cerebral monitoring device placement
- Temporal lobectomy
- Brain tumor removal temporal lobe
- Epilepsy surgery temporal lobe
- Craniotomy for temporal lobe
- Neurostimulator Implantation
- Subcortical Electrode Array Insertion
- DBS Electrode Surgery
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Cerebral Lesion Excision
- Electrocorticography Guided Brain Surgery
- Skull reshaping surgery for craniosynostosis
- Craniotomy for fused skull bones
- Bifrontal craniotomy
CPT Codes:
- 61210: Burr hole(s); for implanting ventricular catheter, reservoir, EEG electrode(s), pressure recording device, or other cerebral monitoring device (separate procedure)
- 61537: Craniotomy with elevation of bone flap; for lobectomy, temporal lobe, without electrocorticography during surgery
- 61868: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), with use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; each additional array (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
- 61536: Craniotomy with elevation of bone flap; for excision of cerebral epileptogenic focus, with electrocorticography during surgery (includes removal of electrode array)
- 61557: Craniotomy for craniosynostosis; bifrontal bone flap
Also known as:
- Brain Neurostimulator Device Placement
- Cranial neurostimulator insertion
- Deep brain stimulation device placement
- Brain pacemaker implantation
- Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement
CPT Codes:
- 61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array
Also known as:
- Deep Brain Stimulator Implantation
- DBS Surgery
- Neurostimulator Electrode Placement
- Brain Pacemaker Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61863: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), without use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; first array
Also known as:
- Brain Electrode Implantation for Seizure Monitoring
- Stereotactic EEG
- Depth Electrode Placement
- Long-Term Seizure Monitoring Implant
CPT Codes:
- 61760: Stereotactic implantation of depth electrodes into the cerebrum for long-term seizure monitoring
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:
- Additional Deep Brain Stimulator Electrode Placement
- DBS Electrode Implantation (Additional)
- Subcortical Neurostimulator Array
- Stereotactic Brain Electrode Placement
CPT Codes:
- 61864: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), without use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; each additional array (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skull-Mounted Brain Stimulator Insertion
- Cranial Neurostimulator Implantation
- Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS) Placement
- Brain Pacemaker Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61889: Insertion of skull-mounted cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, including craniectomy or craniotomy, when performed, with direct or inductive coupling, with connection to depth and/or cortical strip electrode array(s)
Also known as:
- Extensive Skull Reshaping for Craniosynostosis
- Skull Defect Repair
- Cloverleaf Skull Repair
- Craniosynostosis Surgery
- Barrel-Stave Procedure (Skull)
- Cranioplasty
- Skull Reconstruction
- Head Bone Repair
CPT Codes:
- 61559: Extensive craniectomy for multiple cranial suture craniosynostosis (eg, cloverleaf skull); recontouring with multiple osteotomies and bone autografts (eg, barrel-stave procedure) (includes obtaining grafts)
- 62141: Cranioplasty for skull defect; larger than 5 cm diameter
Also known as:
- Replacement of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Generator
- Cranial Neurostimulator Replacement
- Deep Brain Stimulator Battery Change
- Brain Stimulator Generator Exchange
- Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 61886: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays
Also known as:
- Skull Reshaping Surgery for Craniosynostosis (Single Suture)
- Craniosynostosis Repair
- Cranial Suture Release
- Baby Skull Surgery
- Head Shape Correction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61550: Craniectomy for craniosynostosis; single cranial suture
Also known as:
- CSF Shunt Revision (Brain Shunt Repair)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Replacement
- Brain Shunt Revision
- Hydrocephalus Shunt Repair
CPT Codes:
- 62230: Replacement or revision of cerebrospinal fluid shunt, obstructed valve, or distal catheter in shunt system
Also known as:
- Deep Brain Stimulator Implant
- Neurostimulator Implantation
- Stereotactic Brain Surgery
- DBS Implant
- Brain Electrode Array Placement
CPT Codes:
- 61867: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), with use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; first array
Also known as:
- Craniosynostosis Repair (Frontal/Parietal)
- Skull Reshaping for Craniosynostosis
- Frontal Craniosynostosis Surgery
- Parietal Craniosynostosis Repair
CPT Codes:
- 61556: Craniotomy for craniosynostosis; frontal or parietal bone flap
Also known as:
- Ventricular Catheter Replacement or Irrigation
- Brain Catheter Maintenance
- Ventriculostomy Catheter Care
- CSF Shunt Revision
CPT Codes:
- 62225: Replacement or irrigation, ventricular catheter
Also known as:
- Simple Wound Repair (Small)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Minor Laceration Repair
- Superficial Wound Closure
- Small Cut Stitching
- Simple Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12001: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
Does Dr. Alexander accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 848-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alexander accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Alexander in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Where is Dr. Alexander's office located?
Dr. Allyson Alexander's Primary Practice
13123 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 848-0000
What is Dr. Alexander's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alexander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548423346.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alexander?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alexander
What is Dr. Allyson Alexander's specialty?
Dr. Alexander is a Neurosurgeon near Aurora, CO. 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. Alexander to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Allyson Alexander affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alexander is affiliated with Banner Wyoming 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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Is Allyson Alexander accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Allyson Alexander is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Allyson Alexander offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alexander's office at (720) 848-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Allyson Alexander?
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