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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fehnel, Neurosurgeon in Boston, MA?
Dr. Katie Fehnel, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Fehnel is currently affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital. Dr. Fehnel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fehnel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fehnel’s office at (617) 355-6000.
What languages does Dr. Fehnel speak?
Dr. Fehnel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Fehnel typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Fehnel 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. Fehnel. 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:
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain cysts
- Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
ICD-10 Codes:
- G935: Compression of brain
- G930: Cerebral cysts
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Malformation
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
- Spinal Cord Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Fehnel typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Fehnel 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. Fehnel. 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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Fehnel accept my insurance?
Dr. Fehnel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fehnel accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Fehnel in Boston, MA 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 Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Mass General Brigham
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fehnel's office located?
What is Dr. Fehnel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fehnel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487975728.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fehnel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fehnel
What is Dr. Katie Fehnel's specialty?
Dr. Fehnel is a Neurosurgeon near Boston, MA.
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. Katie Fehnel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fehnel is affiliated with Elliot Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Concord Hospital – Laconia, Concord Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Emerson Health 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 Katie Fehnel accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Katie Fehnel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katie Fehnel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fehnel's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katie Fehnel?
Please contact Dr. Fehnel's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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