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Dr. Matthew Recker, MD

Seattle, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Matthew Recker, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Recker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Recker’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Recker’s office at (206) 987-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Recker speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Recker treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Recker 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. Recker. 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:

    • Hydrocephalus
    • Water on the brain
    • Brain fluid buildup
    • Enlarged ventricles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain cysts
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease
    • Cerebral cysts
    • Arachnoid cysts
    • Intracranial cysts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
    • G930: Cerebral cysts

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Recker perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Recker 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. Recker. 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:

    • 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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
    • Lower Back Epidural Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Cerebrospinal Shunt Reprogramming
    • CSF Shunt Adjustment
    • Programmable Shunt Reprogramming
    • Brain Shunt Reprogramming

    CPT Codes:

    • 62252: Reprogramming of programmable cerebrospinal shunt

    Does Dr. Recker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Recker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 987-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Recker 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)

    • Carilion Clinic

    • Community Health Plan of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Recker's office located?

    Dr. Matthew Recker's Primary Practice

    4800 Sand Point Way NE

    Seattle, WA 98105

    (206) 987-2000

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    Dr. Matthew Recker's Practice 2

    100 High St Fl 4

    Buffalo, NY 14203

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

    Dr. Recker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801320023.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Recker?

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

    What is Dr. Matthew Recker's specialty?

    Dr. Recker 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. Recker to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Matthew Recker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Recker 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 Matthew Recker accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Recker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Matthew Recker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Recker's office at (206) 987-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Matthew Recker?

    Please contact Dr. Recker's office at (206) 987-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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