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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. Dr. Ngwenya is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ngwenya’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Ngwenya typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Injury with Unknown Loss of Consciousness
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Head Injury with Unclear Fainting
- Brain Trauma with Undetermined LOC
- Unspecified Brain Injury
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
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:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Ngwenya typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ngwenya 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Shunt Reprogramming
- CSF Shunt Adjustment
- Programmable Shunt Reprogramming
- Brain Shunt Reprogramming
CPT Codes:
- 62252: Reprogramming of programmable cerebrospinal shunt
Also known as:
- Skull Bone or Plate Replacement
- Cranioplasty
- Skull flap reattachment
- Prosthetic skull plate insertion
- Skull defect repair
CPT Codes:
- 62143: Replacement of bone flap or prosthetic plate of skull
Also known as:
- Spinal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Therapeutic Spinal Puncture
- CSF Drainage
- Lumbar Puncture for Fluid Drainage
- Guided Spinal Tap
CPT Codes:
- 62329: Spinal puncture, therapeutic, for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (by needle or catheter); with fluoroscopic or CT guidance
Also known as:
- Brain Bleed Surgery
- Craniectomy for Hematoma
- Craniotomy for Hematoma
- Brain Hematoma Evacuation
- Blood Clot Removal from Brain
CPT Codes:
- 61312: Craniectomy Or Craniotomy For Evacuation Of Hematoma, Supratentorial; Extradural Or Subdural
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)
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Ohio
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
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. Laura Ngwenya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ngwenya is affiliated with Uc Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Margaret Mary Health - Main Campus, Meadowview Regional Medical Center 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 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.
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3188 Bellevue Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45219