LN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ngwenya, Neurosurgeon in Cincinnati, OH?
Dr. Laura Ngwenya, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Cincinnati, OH with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Ngwenya is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ngwenya’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ngwenya’s office.
What languages does Dr. Ngwenya speak?
Dr. Ngwenya and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ngwenya treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ngwenya 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. Ngwenya. 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:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Injury with Unknown Loss of Consciousness
- Traumatic Brain Injury without Loss of Consciousness
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury with Brief Loss of Consciousness
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Head Injury with Unclear Fainting
- Brain Trauma with Undetermined LOC
- Unspecified Brain Injury
- Mild Head Injury
- Brain Trauma without Fainting
- Concussion (No LOC)
- Brain Bleed
- SAH
- Subarachnoid Hematoma
- Head Trauma
- Brain Injury
- Intracranial Injury
- TBI
- Concussion with Brief LOC
- Mild TBI with Fainting
- Short-term Unconsciousness from Head Injury
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S069XAD: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness status unknown, subsequent encounter
- S069XAA: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S069X0D: Unspecified intracranial injury without loss of consciousness, subsequent encounter
- S066X1A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter
- S069X1A: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter
- S069X1D: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, subsequent encounter
- S069X6A: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours without return to pre-existing conscious level with patient surviving, initial encounter
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Pressure on the Brain
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
- G935: Compression of brain
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Other Acquired Head Deformity
- Head shape change
- Deformed head
- Acquired skull deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M952: Other acquired deformity of head
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device
- CSF Shunt
- Ventricular Shunt
- Hydrocephalus Device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z982: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I615: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Does Dr. Ngwenya accept my insurance?
Dr. Ngwenya 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. Ngwenya accept in Cincinnati, OH?
Dr. Ngwenya in Cincinnati, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Ohio
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Ngwenya's office located?
What is Dr. Ngwenya's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ngwenya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316193642.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ngwenya?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ngwenya
What is Dr. Laura Ngwenya's specialty?
Dr. Ngwenya is a Neurosurgeon near Cincinnati, 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. Ngwenya to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Laura Ngwenya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ngwenya is affiliated with Uc Medical Center, West Chester Hospital 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?
Explore Neurosurgeon with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Laura Ngwenya accepting new patients in Cincinnati, OH?
Yes, Dr. Laura Ngwenya is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Ngwenya offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ngwenya's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Ngwenya?
Please contact Dr. Ngwenya's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Neurosurgeon Near Cincinnati, OH
MS
Neurocritical Care Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Matthew Smith, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Cincinnati, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Cincinnati, OH
OA
Neurosurgeon
Accepting patientsDr. Owoicho Adogwa, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Cincinnati, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Cincinnati, OH
AC
Neurosurgeon
Accepting patientsDr. Arthur Cole, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Cincinnati, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
Cincinnati, OH