Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alexander, Neurosurgeon in Aurora, CO?
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 a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Alexander typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Alexander typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
- VP Shunt Surgery
- Brain Shunt Placement
- Hydrocephalus Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus
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
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
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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 hospitals are Dr. Alexander affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Alexander has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Alexander's NPI number?A 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