Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vorster, Neurosurgeon in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Sarel Vorster, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Vorster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vorster’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vorster’s office.
What languages does Dr. Vorster speak?
Dr. Vorster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vorster treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Vorster 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. Vorster. 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:
- Pressure on the Brain
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain cysts
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G935: Compression of brain
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
- G930: Cerebral cysts
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus
- Other types of hydrocephalus
- Aqueductal Stenosis
- Obstructive hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus at Birth (Unspecified Type)
- NPH
- Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
- Various hydrocephalus conditions
- Atypical hydrocephalus
- Sylvian Aqueduct Obstruction
- Congenital Aqueductal Stenosis
- Non-communicating hydrocephalus
- Blocked hydrocephalus
- Congenital Water on the Brain
- Infant Hydrocephalus
- Undiagnosed Hydrocephalus in Newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
- G918: Other hydrocephalus
- Q030: Malformations of aqueduct of Sylvius
- G911: Obstructive hydrocephalus
- Q039: Congenital hydrocephalus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Syringomyelia
- Syrinx
- Spinal Cord Cyst
- Fluid-filled Cavity in Spinal Cord
ICD-10 Codes:
- G950: Syringomyelia and syringobulbia
Also known as:
- Chiari Malformation
- Arnold-Chiari Malformation
- Cerebellar Tonsillar Ectopia
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q0700: Arnold-Chiari syndrome without spina bifida or hydrocephalus
Also known as:
- Meninges Disorder
- Spinal Fluid Leak
- Meningeal Disease
- Disorder of Brain/Spinal Cord Coverings
- CSF Leak
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
ICD-10 Codes:
- G96198: Other disorders of meninges, not elsewhere classified
- G9600: Cerebrospinal fluid leak, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
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
Also known as:
- Brain Cysts at Birth
- Brain Disease
- Familial porencephaly
- Congenital Brain Cysts', 'Cerebral Cysts in Newborns', 'Fluid-Filled Sacs in Baby's Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q046: Congenital cerebral cysts
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
- Meningeal tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Does Dr. Vorster accept my insurance?
Dr. Vorster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vorster accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Vorster in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medical Mutual
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Ohio
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vorster's office located?
What is Dr. Vorster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vorster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679866081.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vorster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vorster
What is Dr. Sarel Vorster's specialty?
Dr. Vorster is a Neurosurgeon near Cleveland, OH. 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. Vorster to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sarel Vorster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vorster is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland Clinic Akron General 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 Sarel Vorster accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. Sarel Vorster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarel Vorster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vorster's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarel Vorster?
Please contact Dr. Vorster's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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