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Who is Dr. Ball, Neurosurgeon in Portland, OR?
Dr. Bret Ball, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Portland, OR with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ball is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ball’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ball’s office at (503) 253-4000.
What languages does Dr. Ball speak?
Dr. Ball and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ball treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ball 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. Ball. 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:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal 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:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
- Lower Back and Tailbone 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
- Lumbosacral Spondylotic Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Arthritis with Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve in Lumbosacral Spine
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M4727: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
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 Displacement
- Neck Disc Disorder at C6-C7 with Pinched Nerve
- Upper Neck Disc Disorder with Pinched Nerve
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
- C6-C7 Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve at C6-C7
- C6-C7 Disc Disease with Nerve Pain
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Neck Disc Disease with Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
- M50123: Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy
- M5011: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, high cervical region
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M50122: Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy
- M50121: Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with radiculopathy
Also known as:
- Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
- Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Left Lumbago and Sciatica
- Left Back and Leg Pain
- Left Sciatic Back Pain
- Lumbago and Sciatica
- Back and Leg Pain
- Sciatic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side
- M5440: Lumbago with sciatica, unspecified side
Also known as:
- Lower Back Pain with Sciatica (Right Side)
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Right Sided Lumbago with Sciatica
- Right Back Pain and Leg Nerve Pain
- Right Sciatic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5441: Lumbago with sciatica, right side
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
- Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
- Degenerative Neck Myelopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
- Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region
Does Dr. Ball accept my insurance?
Dr. Ball accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 253-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ball accept in Portland, OR?
Dr. Ball in Portland, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Adventist Health System
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Moda Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ball's office located?
Dr. Bret Ball's Primary Practice
10000 SE Main St Ste 360
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 253-4000
What is Dr. Ball's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ball's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467547547.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ball?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ball
What is Dr. Bret Ball's specialty?
Dr. Ball is a Neurosurgeon near Portland, OR. 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. Ball to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bret Ball affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ball is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Bret Ball accepting new patients in Portland, OR?
Yes, Dr. Bret Ball is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bret Ball offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ball's office at (503) 253-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bret Ball?
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