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Dr. Samuel Emerson, MD, PHD

Seattle, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Emerson, Neurosurgeon in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Samuel Emerson, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Emerson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Emerson’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Emerson’s office at (617) 732-5500.

    What languages does Dr. Emerson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Emerson treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Emerson 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. Emerson. 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:

    • Brain Tumor
    • Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
    • Brain Tumor of the Temporal Lobe
    • Brain Cancer
    • Cerebral Tumor
    • Intracranial Tumor
    • Malignant Brain Tumor
    • Frontal Lobe Cancer
    • Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor
    • Temporal Lobe Cancer
    • Malignant Temporal Lobe Neoplasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
    • C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
    • C712: Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobe
    • C713: Malignant neoplasm of parietal lobe

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma
    • Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
    • Benign cranial nerve neoplasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
    • D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
    • Meningeal tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease
    • Brain Condition
    • Brain Problem
    • Unspecified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
    • G939: Disorder of brain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Brain Cancer
    • Brain Tumor
    • Metastatic brain cancer
    • Brain metastases
    • Cancer spread to brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Brain Disease
    • Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor
    • Cerebral meningeal tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges

    Also known as:

    • Brain Growth of Unknown Type
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain tumor of unknown nature
    • Brain lesion of unknown behavior
    • Indeterminate brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain

    Also known as:

    • Other Pituitary Gland Disorder
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Gland Problems
    • Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Dysfunction
    • Endocrine Gland Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E236: Other disorders of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle disease
    • Muscle weakness
    • Myopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G729: Myopathy, unspecified

    Does Dr. Emerson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Emerson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 732-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Emerson accept in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Emerson in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Community Health Plan of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • Trusteed Plans Service Corporation (TPSC)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Emerson's office located?

    Dr. Samuel Emerson's Primary Practice

    1959 NE Pacific St

    Seattle, WA 98195

    (617) 732-5500

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    Dr. Samuel Emerson's Practice 2

    325 9th Ave

    Seattle, WA 98104

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    Dr. Samuel Emerson's Practice 3

    60 Fenwood Rd

    Boston, MA 02115

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

    Dr. Emerson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568872687.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Emerson?

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

    What is Dr. Samuel Emerson's specialty?

    Dr. Emerson is a Neurosurgeon near Seattle, WA. 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. Emerson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Samuel Emerson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Emerson is affiliated with Uw Medical Center - Montlake 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 Samuel Emerson accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Samuel Emerson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Samuel Emerson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Emerson's office at (617) 732-5500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Samuel Emerson?

    Please contact Dr. Emerson's office at (617) 732-5500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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