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Who is Dr. Ellegala, Neurosurgeon in Forest, VA?
Dr. Dilantha Ellegala, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Forest, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ellegala is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ellegala’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ellegala’s office at (434) 200-9009.
What languages does Dr. Ellegala speak?
Dr. Ellegala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ellegala treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ellegala 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. Ellegala. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal 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
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
- Benign cranial nerve neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Does Dr. Ellegala accept my insurance?
Dr. Ellegala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 200-9009 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ellegala accept in Forest, VA?
Dr. Ellegala in Forest, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ellegala's office located?
Dr. Dilantha Ellegala's Primary Practice
1019 Vista Park Dr Ste A
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 200-9009
Dr. Dilantha Ellegala's Practice 3
Hospital Drive 3rd Floor
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-1843
What is Dr. Ellegala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ellegala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710056080.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ellegala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ellegala
What is Dr. Dilantha Ellegala's specialty?
Dr. Ellegala is a Neurosurgeon near Forest, 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. Ellegala to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dilantha Ellegala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ellegala is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline 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 Dilantha Ellegala accepting new patients in Forest, VA?
Yes, Dr. Dilantha Ellegala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dilantha Ellegala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ellegala's office at (434) 200-9009 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dilantha Ellegala?
Please contact Dr. Ellegala's office at (434) 200-9009 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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