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Dr. Hilary Onyiuke, MD

Farmington, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Onyiuke, Neurosurgeon in Farmington, CT?

    Dr. Hilary Onyiuke, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Farmington, CT with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Onyiuke graduated from University of Ibadan / College of Medicine and completed his residency at University College Hospital. Dr. Onyiuke is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Onyiuke’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Onyiuke’s office at (860) 679-8080.

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

    • Residency: University College Hospital

    • Medical School: University of Ibadan / College of Medicine | College Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Onyiuke board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Hilary Onyiuke, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Onyiuke speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Onyiuke 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. Onyiuke. 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:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Onyiuke 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. Onyiuke. 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:

    • 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:

    • Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
    • Vertebral Fixation
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation
    • Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (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:

    • Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
    • Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Back Bone Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: 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); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    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)

    Does Dr. Onyiuke accept my insurance?

    Dr. Onyiuke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 679-8080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Onyiuke accept in Farmington, CT?

    Dr. Onyiuke in Farmington, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • American HealthCare Group

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Onyiuke's office located?

    Dr. Hilary Onyiuke's Primary Practice

    263 Farmington Ave

    Farmington, CT 06030

    (860) 679-8080

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    Dr. Hilary Onyiuke's Practice 2

    65 Kane St

    West Hartford, CT 06119

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

    Dr. Onyiuke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336146992.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Onyiuke?

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

    What is Dr. Hilary Onyiuke's specialty?

    Dr. Onyiuke is a Neurosurgeon near Farmington, CT.

    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 this Dr. Hilary Onyiuke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Onyiuke is affiliated with Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Uconn John Dempsey Hospital, Griffin Hospital, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, William W. Backus Hospital, Bristol 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 Hilary Onyiuke accepting new patients in Farmington, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Hilary Onyiuke is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hilary Onyiuke offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Onyiuke's office at (860) 679-8080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Hilary Onyiuke?

    Please contact Dr. Onyiuke's office at (860) 679-8080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Hilary Onyiuke have?

    Dr. Hilary Onyiuke is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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