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Dr. Vassilios Dimopoulos, MD

Neurosurgeon

Williamsville, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dimopoulos, Neurosurgeon in Williamsville, NY?

    Dr. Vassilios Dimopoulos, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Williamsville, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dimopoulos is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dimopoulos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dimopoulos’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Dimopoulos speak?

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

    • English
    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Dimopoulos typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Dimopoulos 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. Dimopoulos. 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:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Dimopoulos typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Dimopoulos 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. Dimopoulos. 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:

    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spine Autograft
    • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
    • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Aspiration for Spine Graft
    • Spine Bone Marrow Harvest
    • Autologous Bone Graft for Spine
    • Bone Marrow Aspiration (Spine)
    • Spine Bone Graft Material Collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20939: Bone marrow aspiration for bone grafting, spine surgery only, through separate skin or fascial incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation Placement
    • Spine Stabilization Hardware
    • Posterior Spinal Fixation
    • Harrington Rod Placement
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
    • Spinal Navigation Surgery
    • Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
    • Image-Guided Spine Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar

    Does Dr. Dimopoulos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dimopoulos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dimopoulos accept in Williamsville, NY?

    Dr. Dimopoulos in Williamsville, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Independent Health Association

    • Lifetime Healthcare

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Dimopoulos' office located?

    Dr. Vassilios Dimopoulos' Primary Practice

    400 International Dr

    Williamsville, NY 14221

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    Dr. Vassilios Dimopoulos' Practice 2

    3980 Sheridan Dr Ste 200A

    Amherst, NY 14226

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    Dr. Vassilios Dimopoulos' Practice 3

    40 George Karl Blvd

    Williamsville, NY 14221

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

    Dr. Dimopoulos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720099724.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dimopoulos?

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

    What is Dr. Vassilios Dimopoulos's specialty?

    Dr. Dimopoulos is a Neurosurgeon near Williamsville, NY.

    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 Dr. Vassilios Dimopoulos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dimopoulos is affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Good Samaritan University Hospital - West Islip, Ny, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, Cayuga Medical Center, Olean General Hospital 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 Dr. Vassilios Dimopoulos accepting new patients in Williamsville, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Vassilios Dimopoulos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vassilios Dimopoulos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dimopoulos' office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vassilios Dimopoulos?

    Please contact Dr. Dimopoulos' office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Dimopoulos' office located?

    Dr. Dimopoulos' offices are located in Williamsville, NY and Amherst, NY.