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Dr. Kevin Lillehei, MD

Aurora, CO

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lillehei, Neurosurgeon in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Kevin Lillehei, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lillehei completed his residency at Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Lillehei is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lillehei’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lillehei’s office at (720) 848-0000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lillehei?

    Dr. Kevin Lillehei, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lillehei empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gliomas, Neuro-Oncology, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Pituitary Tumors, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Aurora/CO community, Dr. Lillehei is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Lillehei go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Neurological Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn | UNIVERSITY OF MN MED SCH

    Is Dr. Lillehei board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Kevin Lillehei, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Lillehei speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lillehei treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Lillehei 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. Lillehei. 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:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    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 Pituitary Gland Disorder
    • Pituitary Gland Disorder
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Gland Problems
    • Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Dysfunction
    • Endocrine Gland Disorders
    • Pituitary problems
    • Hypophysis disorder
    • Endocrine gland disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E236: Other disorders of pituitary gland
    • E237: Disorder of pituitary gland, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Brain Tumor
    • Brain Cancer
    • Cerebral Tumor
    • Intracranial Tumor
    • Malignant Brain Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Lillehei perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Lillehei 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. Lillehei. 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:

    • Pituitary Tumor Removal (Through Nose)
    • Brain Tumor Removal Surgery
    • Pituitary Tumor Removal Through Nose
    • Brain Tumor Removal (Meningioma)
    • Transnasal Pituitary Tumor Excision
    • Trans-sphenoidal Neuroendoscopy
    • Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
    • Pituitary Adenoma Removal
    • Craniotomy for Tumor
    • Brain Surgery for Tumor
    • Brain Tumor Excision
    • Craniectomy for Tumor
    • Transnasal Pituitary Surgery
    • Pituitary Gland Excision
    • Tumor Removal Through Nose
    • Transsphenoidal Hypophysectomy
    • Meningioma Excision
    • Craniotomy for Brain Tumor
    • Skull Opening for Tumor

    CPT Codes:

    • 62165: Neuroendoscopy, intracranial; with excision of pituitary tumor, transnasal or trans-sphenoidal approach
    • 61510: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Brain Tumor, Supratentorial, Except Meningioma
    • 61548: Hypophysectomy or excision of pituitary tumor, transnasal or transseptal approach, nonstereotactic
    • 61512: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Meningioma, Supratentorial

    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:

    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Single Brain Lesion)
    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesions
    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesion
    • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    • CyberKnife
    • Brain Radiation Therapy
    • Particle Beam Therapy
    • Cranial Lesion Radiosurgery
    • CyberKnife Radiosurgery
    • Focused Radiation for Brain
    • SRS

    CPT Codes:

    • 61796: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 simple cranial lesion
    • 61797: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); each additional cranial lesion, simple (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 61798: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 complex cranial lesion

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
    • Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Computer-Guided Neurosurgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Tumor Removal
    • Neurofibroma Excision
    • Neurolemmoma Removal
    • Nerve Sheath Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 64790: Excision of neurofibroma or neurolemmoma; major peripheral nerve

    Also known as:

    • Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
    • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
    • Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
    • Open Neuroplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fluid Drainage
    • Therapeutic Lumbar Puncture
    • CSF Drainage
    • Spinal Tap for Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 62272: Spinal puncture, therapeutic, for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (by needle or catheter);

    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:

    • Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
    • Fat Grafting
    • Dermal Graft
    • Fascia Graft
    • Tissue Transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)

    Does Dr. Lillehei accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lillehei 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. Lillehei accept in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Lillehei in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • First Health Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lillehei's office located?

    Dr. Kevin Lillehei's Primary Practice

    12605 E 16th Ave

    Aurora, CO 80045

    (720) 848-0000

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    Dr. Kevin Lillehei's Practice 2

    777 Bannock St

    Denver, CO 80204

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    Dr. Kevin Lillehei's Practice 3

    1635 Aurora Ct

    Aurora, CO 80045

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

    Dr. Lillehei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225131022.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lillehei?

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

    What is Dr. Kevin Lillehei's specialty?

    Dr. Lillehei 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. Lillehei to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kevin Lillehei affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lillehei is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital 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 Kevin Lillehei accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Kevin Lillehei is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kevin Lillehei offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lillehei's office at (720) 848-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kevin Lillehei?

    Please contact Dr. Lillehei's office at (720) 848-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kevin Lillehei have?

    Dr. Kevin Lillehei is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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