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Dr. Christopher Gillis, MD

Ridgewood, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gillis, Neurosurgeon in Ridgewood, NJ?

    Dr. Christopher Gillis, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Ridgewood, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gillis is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gillis’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gillis’s office at (732) 222-8866.

    What languages does Dr. Gillis speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gillis treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Gillis 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. Gillis. 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:

    • Fusion of Lower Back Spine
    • Fusion of Neck Spine
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Fused Lower Back Vertebrae
    • Lumbar Spine Fusion
    • Lower Back Ankylosis
    • Fused Neck Vertebrae
    • Cervical Spine Fusion
    • Neck Ankylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4326: Fusion of spine, lumbar region
    • M4322: Fusion of spine, 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:

    • 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:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Neck Disc Disorder at C4-C5 with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Disc Disorder at C5-C6 with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion
    • C4-C5 Myelopathy
    • Spinal Cord Compression at C4-C5
    • C4-C5 Disc Disease with Myelopathy
    • C5-C6 Myelopathy
    • Spinal Cord Compression at C5-C6
    • C5-C6 Disc Disease with Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
    • M50021: Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with myelopathy
    • M50022: Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with myelopathy

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    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:

    • Lower Back 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with 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:

    • Neck Disc Disorder with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Herniated Disc in Neck with Myelopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Neck affecting Spinal Cord
    • Cervical Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5001: Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, high cervical region
    • M50023: Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with myelopathy

    Also known as:

    • Scoliosis
    • Curved Spine
    • Spinal Curvature
    • Backbone Curve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M419: Scoliosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Degenerative Neck Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

    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

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instability in Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Instability
    • Unstable Lower Back Joints

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M532X6: Spinal instabilities, lumbar region

    Does Dr. Gillis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gillis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 222-8866 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gillis accept in Ridgewood, NJ?

    Dr. Gillis in Ridgewood, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Braven Health

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gillis' office located?

    Dr. Christopher Gillis' Primary Practice

    1200 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 200

    Ridgewood, NJ 07450

    (732) 222-8866

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    Dr. Christopher Gillis' Practice 2

    121 Highway 36 Ste 330

    West Long Branch, NJ 07764

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    Dr. Christopher Gillis' Practice 3

    745 Hope Rd Fl 2

    Eatontown, NJ 07724

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 3 reviews

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    Office Experience

    86% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    90% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    93% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Christopher Gillis an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Gillis has been rated and reviewed by 3 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Gillis, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Gillis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669891180.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gillis?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Gillis's specialty?

    Dr. Gillis is a Neurosurgeon near Ridgewood, NJ. 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. Gillis to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Gillis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gillis is affiliated with Monmouth Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center, NYU Langone Health - Tisch 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 Christopher Gillis accepting new patients in Ridgewood, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Gillis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Gillis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gillis's office at (732) 222-8866 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Gillis?

    Please contact Dr. Gillis's office at (732) 222-8866 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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