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Dr. Peter Sylvester

Neurosurgeon

Saint Louis, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Peter Sylvester is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sylvester is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sylvester’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sylvester’s office at (314) 270-9494.

    What languages does Dr. Sylvester speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Sylvester typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Sylvester 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. Sylvester. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal 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:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Sylvester typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Sylvester 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. Sylvester. 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:

    • 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:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    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

    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:

    • Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement
    • Epidural Neurostimulator Surgery
    • Pain Stimulator Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 63655: Laminectomy for implantation of neurostimulator electrodes, plate/paddle, epidural

    Does Dr. Sylvester accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sylvester accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 270-9494 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sylvester accept in Saint Louis, MO?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Missouri

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Sylvester's office located?

    Dr. Peter Sylvester's Primary Practice

    4590 S Lindbergh Blvd

    Saint Louis, MO 63127

    (314) 270-9494

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    Dr. Peter Sylvester's Practice 2

    232 S Woods Mill Rd Ste 400E

    Chesterfield, MO 63017

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    Dr. Peter Sylvester's Practice 3

    950 Francis Pl

    Clayton, MO 63105

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

    Dr. Sylvester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538574538.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sylvester?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Sylvester's specialty?

    Dr. Sylvester is a Neurosurgeon near Saint Louis, MO.

    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 Dr. Peter Sylvester affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sylvester is affiliated with Mercy Hospital South, Mercy Hospital St. Louis, St. Luke's Hospital - Chesterfield, Mo, Mercy Hospital Lincoln, Mercy Hospital Southeast, Mercy Hospital Washington 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 Dr. Peter Sylvester accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Sylvester is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Sylvester offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sylvester's office at (314) 270-9494 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Sylvester?

    Please contact Dr. Sylvester's office at (314) 270-9494 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sylvester's office located?

    Dr. Sylvester's offices are located in Saint Louis, MO, Chesterfield, MO, and Clayton, MO.