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Who is Dr. Ogbuji, Neurosurgeon in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Richard Ogbuji, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Springfield, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ogbuji completed his residency at Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Ogbuji is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ogbuji’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ogbuji’s office.
Where did Dr. Ogbuji go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Mount Sinai Medical Center
Residency: Tufts Medical Center
Medical School: Suny Upstate Medical University
What languages does Dr. Ogbuji speak?
Dr. Ogbuji and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ogbuji treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ogbuji 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. Ogbuji. 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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- 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
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
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:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Lower Back and Tailbone Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region with Radiculopathy
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5117: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral 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:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Brain Bleed
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
- Lower Back Spinal Slip
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Brain Disease
- Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
- Cerebral meningeal tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Right Leg Pain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right lower limb
- Right leg discomfort
- Aching right leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79604: Pain in right leg
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Does Dr. Ogbuji accept my insurance?
Dr. Ogbuji 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. Ogbuji accept in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Ogbuji in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health New England
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ogbuji's office located?
What is Dr. Ogbuji's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ogbuji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295097533.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ogbuji?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ogbuji
What is Dr. Richard Ogbuji's specialty?
Dr. Ogbuji is a Neurosurgeon near Springfield, MA. 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. Ogbuji to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Ogbuji affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ogbuji is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Richard Ogbuji accepting new patients in Springfield, MA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Ogbuji is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Ogbuji offer online booking?
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