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Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD

Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD

Danbury, CT

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sanderson, Neurosurgeon in Danbury, CT?

    Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Danbury, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Sanderson graduated from Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University and completed his residency at New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Sanderson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanderson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanderson’s office at (203) 853-0003.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sanderson?

    Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sanderson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm-Cerebral, Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Reconstructive Surgery, Vascular Malformations/Birthmarks, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Danbury/CT community, Dr. Sanderson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals | NYU Langone Medical Center | Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program

    • Medical School: Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University | State University of New York Upstate Medical University

    Is Dr. Sanderson board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Sanderson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sanderson treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Sanderson 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. Sanderson. 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 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:

    • 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:

    • 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 Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra
    • Spinal Slip
    • Vertebral Displacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4310: Spondylolisthesis, site unspecified

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Sanderson perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Sanderson 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. Sanderson. 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:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
    • Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Fusion
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 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)
    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
    • 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional 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:

    • Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Sanderson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sanderson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 853-0003 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sanderson accept in Danbury, CT?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sanderson's office located?

    Dr. Scott Sanderson's Primary Practice

    67 Sand Pit Rd

    Danbury, CT 06810

    (203) 853-0003

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    Dr. Scott Sanderson's Practice 2

    728 Post Rd E

    Westport, CT 06880

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    Dr. Scott Sanderson's Practice 3

    148 East Ave Ste 3D

    Norwalk, CT 06851

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

    Dr. Sanderson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801827662.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanderson?

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

    What is Dr. Scott Sanderson's specialty?

    Dr. Sanderson is a Neurosurgeon near Danbury, CT. 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. Sanderson to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Sanderson is affiliated with Danbury Hospital, Norwalk 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 Scott Sanderson accepting new patients in Danbury, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Sanderson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Sanderson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sanderson's office at (203) 853-0003 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Sanderson?

    Please contact Dr. Sanderson's office at (203) 853-0003 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Sanderson have?

    Dr. Scott Sanderson is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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