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Dr. Richard Singleton, MD, PHD

Dr. Richard Singleton, MD, PHD

Henrico, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Singleton, Neurosurgeon in Henrico, VA?

    Dr. Richard Singleton, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Henrico, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Singleton graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond. Dr. Singleton is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Singleton’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Singleton’s office at (804) 288-8248.

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

    • Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond

    What languages does Dr. Singleton speak?

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

    • English

    • Italian

    What conditions does Dr. Singleton treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Singleton 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. Singleton. 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    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:

    • 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
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    What procedures does Dr. Singleton perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Singleton 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. Singleton. 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
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Additional Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior/Interbody)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Lower Neck Bone Fusion (Cervical)
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
    • Spine fusion surgery lower back
    • Lumbar arthrodesis
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Multi-Level Lumbar Fusion
    • Posterior Interbody Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Laminectomy with Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Fusion
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
    • Cervical Spinal Fusion
    • Posterior Cervical Fusion
    • Neck Vertebrae Fusion
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)

    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)
    • 22633: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar;
    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
    • 22634: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 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)
    • 22600: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; cervical below C2 segment
    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Spinal Instrumentation Placement
    • Spine Stabilization Hardware
    • Posterior Spinal Fixation
    • Harrington Rod Placement
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (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:

    • 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:

    • Spinal Rod and Wire Placement
    • Posterior Spinal Instrumentation
    • Vertebral Segment Fixation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22843: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 7 to 12 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spinal Decompression with Fusion
    • Spinal Decompression for Lumbar Fusion (Additional Segment)
    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Neck Spinal Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy with Fusion
    • Facetectomy with Spinal Fusion
    • Foraminotomy with Interbody Arthrodesis
    • Laminectomy (Additional Segment)
    • Facetectomy (Additional Segment)
    • Foraminotomy (Additional Segment)
    • Lumbar Spinal Decompression
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
    • Cervical Laminectomy
    • Cervical Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery
    • Nerve Root Decompression

    CPT Codes:

    • 63052: Laminectomy, facetectomy, or foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s] [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), during posterior interbody arthrodesis, lumbar; single vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 63053: Laminectomy, facetectomy, or foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s] [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), during posterior interbody arthrodesis, lumbar; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 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)
    • 63045: 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; cervical

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Spinal Instrumentation (Front Approach)
    • Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
    • Removal of Spinal Hardware
    • Repeat Lumbar Disc Surgery (Laminotomy)
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Neck Disc Replacement
    • Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
    • Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
    • Cervical Total Disc Replacement
    • Spine Instrumentation Removal
    • Back Hardware Removal
    • Posterior Spinal Implant Removal
    • Lumbar re-exploration surgery
    • Repeat herniated disc surgery
    • Laminotomy with nerve decompression
    • Lumbar foraminotomy

    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
    • 22846: Anterior instrumentation; 4 to 7 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22856: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical
    • 22852: Removal of posterior segmental instrumentation
    • 63042: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, reexploration, single interspace; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesion
    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesions
    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Single Brain Lesion)
    • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    • CyberKnife Radiosurgery
    • Focused Radiation for Brain
    • SRS
    • Brain Radiation Therapy
    • Cranial Lesion Radiosurgery
    • CyberKnife
    • Particle Beam Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 61798: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 complex cranial lesion
    • 61797: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); each additional cranial lesion, simple (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 61796: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 simple cranial lesion

    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:

    • 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:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    Also known as:

    • Stereotactic Headframe Placement
    • Radiosurgery Headframe
    • Stereotactic Frame Application
    • Head Immobilization for Radiosurgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61800: Application of stereotactic headframe for stereotactic radiosurgery (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Brain Tumor Removal Surgery
    • Pituitary Tumor Removal Through Nose
    • Craniotomy for Tumor
    • Brain Surgery for Tumor
    • Brain Tumor Excision
    • Craniectomy for Tumor
    • Transnasal Pituitary Surgery
    • Pituitary Gland Excision
    • Tumor Removal Through Nose
    • Transsphenoidal Hypophysectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 61510: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Brain Tumor, Supratentorial, Except Meningioma
    • 61548: Hypophysectomy or excision of pituitary tumor, transnasal or transseptal approach, nonstereotactic

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Laminectomy for Spinal Lesion
    • Lumbar Spinal Lesion Excision
    • Extradural Spinal Lesion Removal
    • Laminectomy for Non-Cancerous Spinal Growth

    CPT Codes:

    • 63267: Laminectomy for excision or evacuation of intraspinal lesion other than neoplasm, extradural; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Deep Brain Stimulator Implantation
    • DBS Surgery
    • Neurostimulator Electrode Placement
    • Brain Pacemaker Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61863: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), without use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; first array

    Also known as:

    • Skull Bone Repair
    • Cranioplasty
    • Skull Defect Repair
    • Head Bone Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 62140: Cranioplasty for skull defect; up to 5 cm diameter

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Biopsy
    • Peripheral nerve biopsy
    • Nerve tissue sample
    • Diagnostic nerve sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 64795: Biopsy of nerve

    Also known as:

    • Additional Deep Brain Stimulator Electrode Placement
    • DBS Electrode Implantation (Additional)
    • Subcortical Neurostimulator Array
    • Stereotactic Brain Electrode Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 61864: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), without use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; each additional array (List separately in addition to primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skull-Mounted Brain Stimulator Insertion
    • Cranial Neurostimulator Implantation
    • Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS) Placement
    • Brain Pacemaker Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61889: Insertion of skull-mounted cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, including craniectomy or craniotomy, when performed, with direct or inductive coupling, with connection to depth and/or cortical strip electrode array(s)

    Does Dr. Singleton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Singleton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 288-8248 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Singleton accept in Henrico, VA?

    Dr. Singleton in Henrico, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Singleton's office located?

    Dr. Richard Singleton's Primary Practice

    1600 Wilkes Ridge Dr Ste 210

    Henrico, VA 23233

    (804) 288-8248

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    Dr. Richard Singleton's Practice 2

    14302 Winterview Pkwy

    Midlothian, VA 23113

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    Dr. Richard Singleton's Practice 3

    3509 Festival Park Plz

    Chester, VA 23831

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

    Dr. Singleton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598962094.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Singleton?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Singleton's specialty?

    Dr. Singleton is a Neurosurgeon near Henrico, VA. 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. Singleton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Singleton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Singleton is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, HCA Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Prince William 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 Richard Singleton accepting new patients in Henrico, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Singleton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Singleton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Singleton's office at (804) 288-8248 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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