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Dr. Royce Woodroffe, MD

Des Moines, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Woodroffe, Neurosurgeon in Des Moines, IA?

    Dr. Royce Woodroffe, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Woodroffe graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Woodroffe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Woodroffe’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Woodroffe’s office at (515) 241-5760.

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

    • Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas

    What languages does Dr. Woodroffe speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Woodroffe treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Woodroffe 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. Woodroffe. 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
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    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:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spinal Cord Condition
    • Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    What procedures does Dr. Woodroffe perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Woodroffe 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. Woodroffe. 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:

    • 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 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 Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device

    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)

    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. Woodroffe accept my insurance?

    Dr. Woodroffe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 241-5760 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Woodroffe accept in Des Moines, IA?

    Dr. Woodroffe in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Other TPA

    • State of Tennessee

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Woodroffe's office located?

    Dr. Royce Woodroffe's Primary Practice

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 608

    Des Moines, IA 50309

    (515) 241-5760

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    Dr. Royce Woodroffe's Practice 2

    200 Hawkins Dr

    Iowa City, IA 52242

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    Dr. Royce Woodroffe's Practice 3

    1507 N 1st St

    Indianola, IA 50125

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

    Dr. Woodroffe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285048249.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Woodroffe?

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

    What is Dr. Royce Woodroffe's specialty?

    Dr. Woodroffe is a Neurosurgeon near Des Moines, IA. 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. Woodroffe to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Royce Woodroffe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Woodroffe is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center, UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital - Cedar Rapids 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 Royce Woodroffe accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Royce Woodroffe is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Royce Woodroffe offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Woodroffe's office at (515) 241-5760 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Royce Woodroffe?

    Please contact Dr. Woodroffe's office at (515) 241-5760 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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