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Who is Dr. Doss, Neurosurgeon in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Kimathi Doss, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Doss completed his residency at Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Doss is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Doss’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Doss’s office at (502) 583-1697.
Where did Dr. Doss go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery
Medical School: University of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh
What languages does Dr. Doss speak?
Dr. Doss and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Doss typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Doss 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. Doss. 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:
- Joint Fusion Status
- Surgical Joint Fusion
- Arthrodesis History
- Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z981: Arthrodesis status
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 and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylotic Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Arthritis with Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve in Lumbosacral Spine
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4727: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Doss typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Doss 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. Doss. 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:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
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
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:
- 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 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Doss accept my insurance?
Dr. Doss accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 583-1697 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Doss accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Doss in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Doss' office located?
Dr. Kimathi Doss' Primary Practice
210 E Gray St Ste 1105
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 583-1697
What is Dr. Doss's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Doss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346368701.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Doss?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Doss
What is Dr. Kimathi Doss's specialty?
Dr. Doss is a Neurosurgeon near Louisville, KY.
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. Kimathi Doss affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Doss is affiliated with Norton Brownsboro Hospital, Baptist Health Corbin, Norton Hospital, Baptist Health Hardin, Baptist Health Richmond, Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center 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 Kimathi Doss accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Kimathi Doss is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kimathi Doss offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Doss's office at (502) 583-1697 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kimathi Doss?
Please contact Dr. Doss's office at (502) 583-1697 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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