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Dr. John Van Gilder, MD

Great Falls, MT

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Van Gilder, Neurosurgeon in Great Falls, MT?

    Dr. John Van Gilder, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Great Falls, MT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Van Gilder completed his residency at Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, Neurological Surgery; Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, General Surgery. Dr. Van Gilder is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Van Gilder’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Van Gilder’s office at (406) 452-9504.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Van Gilder?

    Dr. John Van Gilder, 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. Van Gilder empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pituitary Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Great Falls/MT community, Dr. Van Gilder is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, Neurological Surgery; Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, General Surgery | University Hospital Of Cleveland

    • Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia | University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com

    What languages does Dr. Van Gilder speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Van Gilder treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Van Gilder 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. Van Gilder. 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 Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or 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 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:

    • 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:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Van Gilder perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Van Gilder 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. Van Gilder. 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:

    • Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Spinal Allograft
    • Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
    • Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal 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)
    • 62321: 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, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
    • Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
    • SCS Implantation
    • Back Pain Stimulator Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Also known as:

    • Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement
    • Epidural Neurostimulator Surgery
    • Pain Stimulator Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 63655: Laminectomy for implantation of neurostimulator electrodes, plate/paddle, epidural

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Brain Neurostimulator Device Placement
    • Cranial neurostimulator insertion
    • Deep brain stimulation device placement
    • Brain pacemaker implantation
    • Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array

    Also known as:

    • Vagus Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • VNS Implantation
    • Cranial Nerve Stimulator Surgery
    • Neurostimulator for Vagus Nerve
    • Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 64568: Open implantation of cranial nerve (eg, vagus nerve) neurostimulator electrode array and pulse generator

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Pain Stimulator Device Revision or Removal
    • Spinal neurostimulator removal
    • Spinal cord stimulator revision
    • Implanted pain device removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 63688: Revision or removal of implanted spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Fusion
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Test
    • Oximeter Reading
    • Blood Oxygen Level Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Does Dr. Van Gilder accept my insurance?

    Dr. Van Gilder accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (406) 452-9504 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Van Gilder accept in Great Falls, MT?

    Dr. Van Gilder in Great Falls, MT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allegiance Benefit Plan Management

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • First Administrators

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Montana

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Van Gilder's office located?

    Dr. John Van Gilder's Primary Practice

    401 15th Ave S Ste 108

    Great Falls, MT 59405

    (406) 452-9504

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    Dr. John Van Gilder's Practice 2

    1401 25th St S

    Great Falls, MT 59405

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    Dr. John Van Gilder's Practice 3

    13055 W McDowell Rd Ste G107

    Avondale, AZ 85392

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

    Dr. Van Gilder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437233269.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Van Gilder?

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

    What is Dr. John Van Gilder's specialty?

    Dr. Van Gilder is a Neurosurgeon near Great Falls, MT. 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. Van Gilder to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Van Gilder affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Van Gilder is affiliated with University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 John Van Gilder accepting new patients in Great Falls, MT?

    Yes, Dr. John Van Gilder is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Van Gilder offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Van Gilder's office at (406) 452-9504 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Van Gilder?

    Please contact Dr. Van Gilder's office at (406) 452-9504 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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