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Dr. Neill Wright, MD

Dr. Neill Wright, MD

Saint Louis, MO

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wright, Neurosurgeon in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Neill Wright, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Wright graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Neurological Surgery; Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, General Surgery. Dr. Wright is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wright’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wright’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wright?

    Dr. Neill Wright, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Wright empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Laminectomy, Spinal Fusion, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis/MO community, Dr. Wright is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Wright go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Clinical Fellowship: Spinal Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center & UCLA Medical School, Los Angeles, CA | Research Fellow: Bone and Mineral Disease, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri | Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis Missouri

    • Residency: Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Neurological Surgery; Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, General Surgery | George Washington University Program A

    • Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

    Is Dr. Wright board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Neill Wright, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Wright speak?

    Dr. Wright and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • German

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Wright treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Wright 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. Wright. 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:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5010: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, unspecified cervical region

    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

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Mid-Neck Disc Disorder with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Mid-Cervical Myelopathy
    • Spinal Cord Compression in Mid-Neck
    • Mid-Neck Disc Disease with Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M50020: Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, mid-cervical region, unspecified level

    Also known as:

    • Orthopedic Joint Implant
    • Artificial Joint
    • Joint Prosthesis
    • Surgical Joint Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9660: Presence of unspecified orthopedic joint implant

    What procedures does Dr. Wright perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Wright 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. Wright. 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 Fusion (Cervical)
    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Lower Neck Bone Fusion (Cervical)
    • Neck (C1-C2) Spinal Fusion
    • Spinal Cage Insertion After Vertebra Removal
    • Neck and Skull Bone Fusion
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Fusion
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
    • Cervical Spinal Fusion
    • Posterior Cervical Fusion
    • Neck Vertebrae Fusion
    • Atlas-axis fusion
    • Cervical spine fusion
    • Cervical Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Intervertebral Device Implantation
    • Spinal Corpectomy Reconstruction
    • Vertebral Body Replacement with Fusion
    • Spine Cage and Fusion Surgery
    • Craniocervical Arthrodesis
    • Occiput-C2 Fusion
    • Upper Neck Spinal Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • 22600: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; cervical below C2 segment
    • 22595: Arthrodesis, posterior technique, atlas-axis (C1-C2)
    • 22554: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); cervical below C2
    • 22854: Insertion of intervertebral biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to vertebral corpectomy(ies) (vertebral body resection, partial or complete) defect, in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each contiguous defect (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22590: Arthrodesis, posterior technique, craniocervical (occiput-C2)

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
    • Artificial Disc Replacement (Neck)
    • Spinal Instrumentation (Front Approach)
    • Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Cervical Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Neck Vertebra Removal and Spinal Decompression
    • Removal of Spinal Hardware (Anterior)
    • Neck Disc Replacement
    • Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
    • Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
    • Cervical Total Disc Replacement
    • Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
    • Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Spinal Allograft
    • Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
    • Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
    • Cervical Laminotomy
    • Cervical Discectomy
    • Neck Nerve Decompression Surgery
    • Cervical Corpectomy
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
    • Vertebral Body Resection
    • Spine Instrumentation Removal
    • Anterior Spinal Implant Removal
    • Spinal Rod Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 22856: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical
    • 22858: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); second level, cervical (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22846: Anterior instrumentation; 4 to 7 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
    • 63020: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, cervical
    • 63081: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, single segment
    • 22855: Removal of anterior instrumentation

    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)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Spinal Rod and Wire Placement
    • Posterior Spinal Instrumentation
    • Vertebral Segment Fixation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22843: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 7 to 12 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Decompression Surgery
    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Cervical Laminectomy
    • Cervical Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery
    • Nerve Root Decompression
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 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)

    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

    Does Dr. Wright accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wright 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. Wright accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Wright in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Essence Healthcare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wright's office located?

    Dr. Neill Wright's Primary Practice

    12855 N 40 Dr Ste 125

    Saint Louis, MO 63141

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    Dr. Neill Wright's Practice 2

    4921 Parkview Pl

    Saint Louis, MO 63110

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    Dr. Neill Wright's Practice 3

    5301 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Ste 105

    Saint Peters, MO 63376

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    What is Dr. Wright's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Wright's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770500209.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wright?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wright

    What is Dr. Neill Wright's specialty?

    Dr. Wright is a Neurosurgeon near Saint Louis, MO. 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. Wright to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Neill Wright affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wright is affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, HSHS St. Elizabeth's 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

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    Is Neill Wright accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Neill Wright is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Neill Wright offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wright's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Neill Wright?

    Please contact Dr. Wright's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Neill Wright have?

    Dr. Neill Wright is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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