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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kerr, Neurosurgeon in Madison, MS?
Dr. Paul Kerr, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Madison, MS with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Kerr graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine. Dr. Kerr is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kerr’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kerr’s office at (601) 366-1011.
Where did Dr. Kerr go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kerr speak?
Dr. Kerr and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kerr treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Kerr 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. Kerr. 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:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Joint Fusion Status
- Surgical Joint Fusion
- Arthrodesis History
- Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z981: Arthrodesis status
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does Dr. Kerr perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Kerr 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. Kerr. 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:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Neck Spinal Decompression Surgery
- Lumbar Spinal Decompression with Fusion
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
- Cervical Laminectomy
- Cervical Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
- Nerve Root Decompression
- Laminectomy with Fusion
- Facetectomy with Spinal Fusion
- Foraminotomy with Interbody Arthrodesis
CPT Codes:
- 63048: 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; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63045: 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; cervical
- 63052: Laminectomy, facetectomy, or foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s] [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), during posterior interbody arthrodesis, lumbar; single vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- Brain Bleed Surgery
- Brain Tumor Removal Surgery
- Decompressive Brain Surgery for Swelling
- Pituitary Tumor Removal Through Nose
- Brain Tumor Removal (Meningioma)
- Craniectomy for Hematoma
- Craniotomy for Hematoma
- Brain Hematoma Evacuation
- Blood Clot Removal from Brain
- Craniotomy for Tumor
- Brain Surgery for Tumor
- Brain Tumor Excision
- Craniectomy for Tumor
- Decompressive Craniectomy
- Decompressive Craniotomy
- Brain Pressure Release Surgery
- Intracranial Hypertension Surgery
- Transnasal Pituitary Surgery
- Pituitary Gland Excision
- Tumor Removal Through Nose
- Transsphenoidal Hypophysectomy
- Meningioma Excision
- Craniotomy for Brain Tumor
- Skull Opening for Tumor
CPT Codes:
- 61312: Craniectomy Or Craniotomy For Evacuation Of Hematoma, Supratentorial; Extradural Or Subdural
- 61510: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Brain Tumor, Supratentorial, Except Meningioma
- 61322: Craniectomy Or Craniotomy, Decompressive, With Or Without Duraplasty, For Treatment Of Intracranial Hypertension, Without Evacuation Of Associated Intraparenchymal Hematoma; Without Lobectomy
- 61548: Hypophysectomy or excision of pituitary tumor, transnasal or transseptal approach, nonstereotactic
- 61512: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Meningioma, Supratentorial
Also known as:
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Spine Disc Spacer Insertion
- Repeat Lumbar Disc Surgery (Laminotomy)
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
- Intervertebral Device Insertion
- Spinal Cage Placement
- Vertebral Body Defect Repair
- Synthetic Disc Spacer
- Lumbar re-exploration surgery
- Repeat herniated disc surgery
- Laminotomy with nerve decompression
- Lumbar foraminotomy
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
- 22859: Insertion of intervertebral biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh, methylmethacrylate) to intervertebral disc space or vertebral body defect without interbody arthrodesis, each contiguous defect (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63042: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, reexploration, single interspace; lumbar
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:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Also known as:
- Thoracic Spine Decompression Surgery
- Thoracic Laminectomy
- Spinal Nerve Decompression
- Thoracic Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63046: 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; thoracic
Also known as:
- Spinal Pain Stimulator Device Revision or Removal
- Spinal Neurostimulator Electrode Removal
- Spinal neurostimulator removal
- Spinal cord stimulator revision
- Implanted pain device removal
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Paddle Removal
- Neurostimulator Electrode Excision
- Laminotomy for SCS Electrode Removal
CPT Codes:
- 63688: Revision or removal of implanted spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array
- 63662: Removal of spinal neurostimulator electrode plate/paddle(s) placed via laminotomy or laminectomy, including fluoroscopy, when performed
Also known as:
- Brain Monitoring Device Insertion
- Ventricular Catheter Placement
- Intracranial Pressure Monitor Insertion
- Brain Monitoring Device Implantation
- Twist Drill Craniostomy
CPT Codes:
- 61107: Twist drill hole(s) for subdural, intracerebral, or ventricular puncture; for implanting ventricular catheter, pressure recording device, or other intracerebral monitoring device
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
- Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
- SCS Implantation
- Back Pain Stimulator Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
- Spinal Shunt Revision or Replacement
- Lumbosubarachnoid Shunt Revision
- Spinal Fluid Shunt Repair
- Shunt Irrigation, Spine
CPT Codes:
- 63744: Replacement, irrigation or revision of lumbosubarachnoid shunt
Also known as:
- Brain Bleed Removal (Intracerebral Hematoma)
- Craniectomy for Hematoma
- Craniotomy for Brain Bleed
- Intracerebral Hematoma Evacuation
- Brain Clot Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61313: Craniectomy Or Craniotomy For Evacuation Of Hematoma, Supratentorial; Intracerebral
Also known as:
- Brain Biopsy with CT/MRI Guidance
- Stereotactic Brain Biopsy
- CT Guided Brain Biopsy
- MRI Guided Brain Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 61751: Stereotactic biopsy, aspiration, or excision, including burr hole(s), for intracranial lesion; with computed tomography and/or magnetic resonance guidance
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor Removal Surgery (Back of Brain)
- Posterior Fossa Tumor Excision
- Infratentorial Brain Tumor Surgery
- Craniectomy for Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61518: Craniectomy for excision of brain tumor, infratentorial or posterior fossa; except meningioma, cerebellopontine angle tumor, or midline tumor at base of skull
Also known as:
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
- VP Shunt Surgery
- Brain Shunt Placement
- Hydrocephalus Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus
Also known as:
- Brain Shunt Catheter Placement
- Ventricular Catheter Placement
- Neuroendoscopic Shunt Placement
- Brain Drainage System Installation
CPT Codes:
- 62160: Neuroendoscopy, intracranial, for placement or replacement of ventricular catheter and attachment to shunt system or external drainage (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Lower Neck Bone Fusion (Cervical)
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
- Neck Spinal Fusion
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Interbody)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Cervical Spinal Fusion
- Posterior Cervical Fusion
- Neck Vertebrae Fusion
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
- Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
- Spine fusion surgery lower back
- Lumbar arthrodesis
- Cervical Interbody Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Fusion
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
- PLIF Surgery
- Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Spine Fusion with Laminectomy
- Lumbar Back Fusion
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)
- 22600: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; cervical below C2 segment
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
- 22633: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar;
- 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
- 22630: Arthrodesis, posterior interbody technique, including laminectomy and/or discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar;
Also known as:
- Spine Allograft Placement
- Spinal Bone Graft
- Osteopromotive Material Spine
- Donor Bone Graft Spine
- Spine Fusion Material
CPT Codes:
- 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
- Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
- Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Back Bone Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
- Vertebral Fixation
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
- Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
- Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Instrumentation Placement
- Spine Stabilization Hardware
- Posterior Spinal Fixation
- Harrington Rod Placement
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spine Autograft
- Local Bone Harvest for Spine
- Spinal Fusion Bone Graft
CPT Codes:
- 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
- Anterior Spinal Fixation
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
- Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Kerr accept my insurance?
Dr. Kerr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 366-1011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kerr accept in Madison, MS?
Dr. Kerr in Madison, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Mississippi
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Where is Dr. Kerr's office located?
What is Dr. Kerr's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kerr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518197151.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kerr?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kerr
What is Dr. Paul Kerr's specialty?
Dr. Kerr is a Neurosurgeon near Madison, MS. 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. Kerr to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Kerr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kerr is affiliated with St. Dominic Hospital, Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock, Ochsner Rush Medical Center, South Central Regional Medical Center, University of Mississippi 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 Paul Kerr accepting new patients in Madison, MS?
Yes, Dr. Paul Kerr is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Kerr offer online booking?
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