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Dr. Lindsey Tyler, MD

Dr. Lindsey Tyler, MD

Chapel Hill, NC

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tyler, Neurosurgeon in Chapel Hill, NC?

    Dr. Lindsey Tyler, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Chapel Hill, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tyler is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tyler’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tyler’s office at (252) 962-5500.

    What languages does Dr. Tyler speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Tyler typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Tyler 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. Tyler. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Back Pain
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    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 a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Tyler typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Tyler 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. Tyler. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    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

    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:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device

    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)

    Does Dr. Tyler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tyler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (252) 962-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tyler accept in Chapel Hill, NC?

    Dr. Tyler in Chapel Hill, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Tyler's office located?

    Dr. Lindsey Tyler's Primary Practice

    940 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

    Chapel Hill, NC 27514

    (252) 962-5500

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    Dr. Lindsey Tyler's Practice 2

    257 NC Highway 125

    Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

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    Dr. Lindsey Tyler's Practice 3

    2624 Ortho Dr W

    Wilson, NC 27893

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

    Dr. Tyler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457667446.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tyler?

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

    What is Dr. Lindsey Tyler's specialty?

    Dr. Tyler is a Neurosurgeon near Chapel Hill, NC.

    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. Lindsey Tyler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tyler is affiliated with Ecu Health North Hospital 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

    When to see a Neurosurgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Lindsey Tyler accepting new patients in Chapel Hill, NC?

    No, Dr. Lindsey Tyler is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lindsey Tyler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tyler's office at (252) 962-5500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lindsey Tyler?

    Please contact Dr. Tyler's office at (252) 962-5500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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