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Dr. Nikhil Nayak, MD

Arlington, VA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nayak, Neurosurgeon in Arlington, VA?

    Dr. Nikhil Nayak, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Arlington, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nayak is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nayak’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nayak’s office at (703) 248-0111.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nayak?

    Dr. Nikhil Nayak, 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. Nayak empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Scoliosis, Spinal Cord Tumors, Spinal Disorders-Degenerative, Spinal Stenosis, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Arlington/VA community, Dr. Nayak is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Nayak speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Nayak treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Nayak 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. Nayak. 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
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical 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:

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

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Degeneration
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
    • Worn Neck Discs
    • Cervical Spondylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Mid-Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Thoracic Spondylosis
    • Mid-Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Thoracic Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47814: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, thoracic 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 Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral 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:

    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Degenerative Disc Disease with Back Pain
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Disc Degeneration
    • Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
    • Worn Spinal Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Degeneration
    • Discogenic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region
    • M51360: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain only

    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

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed from Carotid Artery
    • Brain Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Carotid Artery Hemorrhage
    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
    • SAH

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage
    • I6000: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from unspecified carotid siphon and bifurcation

    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:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Brain Disease
    • Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor
    • Cerebral meningeal tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6201: Nontraumatic acute subdural hemorrhage

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Does Dr. Nayak accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nayak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 248-0111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nayak accept in Arlington, VA?

    Dr. Nayak in Arlington, 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

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nayak's office located?

    Dr. Nikhil Nayak also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Nikhil Nayak's Primary Practice

    1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 480

    Arlington, VA 22205

    (703) 248-0111

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    Dr. Nikhil Nayak's Practice 2

    6355 Walker Ln Ste 405

    Alexandria, VA 22310

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    Dr. Nikhil Nayak's Practice 3

    8501 Arlington Blvd

    Fairfax, VA 22031

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Nikhil Nayak?

    Dr. Nayak has appointments available at his Arlington, VA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Nayak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689993172.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nayak?

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

    What is Dr. Nikhil Nayak's specialty?

    Dr. Nayak is a Neurosurgeon near Arlington, 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. Nayak to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nikhil Nayak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nayak is affiliated with VHC Health - Virginia Hospital Center, Reston Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Nikhil Nayak accepting new patients in Arlington, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Nikhil Nayak is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nikhil Nayak offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Nayak, or call (703) 248-0111 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Nikhil Nayak?

    Yes, Dr. Nayak offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Nayak, or call (703) 248-0111 for more information.

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