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Dr. Scott Brigeman, MD

Akron, OH

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brigeman, Neurosurgeon in Akron, OH?

    Dr. Scott Brigeman, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Akron, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Brigeman is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brigeman’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brigeman’s office at (330) 344-6000.

    What languages does Dr. Brigeman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Brigeman treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Brigeman 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. Brigeman. 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:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, 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:

    • Wedge Compression Fracture of First Lumbar Vertebra
    • Fractures
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Compressed L1 fracture
    • First lumbar compression fracture
    • Broken L1 bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S32010A: Wedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S32010D: Wedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Fusion of Mid-Lower Back Spine
    • Fusion of Neck Spine
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Fused Mid-Lower Back Vertebrae
    • Thoracolumbar Spine Fusion
    • Mid-Lower Back Ankylosis
    • Fused Neck Vertebrae
    • Cervical Spine Fusion
    • Neck Ankylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4325: Fusion of spine, thoracolumbar region
    • M4322: Fusion of spine, cervical region

    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:

    • Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Left Lumbago and Sciatica
    • Left Back and Leg Pain
    • Left Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side

    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:

    • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
    • Hydrocephalus
    • NPH
    • Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus

    Does Dr. Brigeman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brigeman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 344-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brigeman accept in Akron, OH?

    Dr. Brigeman in Akron, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual

    • Medicare

    • State of Ohio

    • SummaCare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Brigeman's office located?

    Dr. Scott Brigeman's Primary Practice

    1 Akron General Ave

    Akron, OH 44307

    (330) 344-6000

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    Dr. Scott Brigeman's Practice 2

    9500 Euclid Ave

    Cleveland, OH 44195

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    Dr. Scott Brigeman's Practice 3

    224 W Exchange St Ste 225

    Akron, OH 44302

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

    Dr. Brigeman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740635937.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brigeman?

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

    What is Dr. Scott Brigeman's specialty?

    Dr. Brigeman is a Neurosurgeon near Akron, OH. 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. Brigeman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Scott Brigeman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brigeman is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 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 Scott Brigeman accepting new patients in Akron, OH?

    No, Dr. Scott Brigeman is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Brigeman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brigeman's office at (330) 344-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Brigeman?

    Please contact Dr. Brigeman's office at (330) 344-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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