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Dr. Brett Henderson, MD

Las Cruces, NM

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Henderson, Neurosurgeon in Las Cruces, NM?

    Dr. Brett Henderson, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Las Cruces, NM with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Henderson completed his residency at University Of New Mexico Hospital. Dr. Henderson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Henderson’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Henderson’s office at (575) 522-1974.

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

    • Residency: University Of New Mexico Hospital

    What languages does Dr. Henderson speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Henderson treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Henderson 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. Henderson. 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 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Condition
    • Brain Problem
    • Unspecified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G939: Disorder of brain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • vertebral low back pain
    • spine-related low back pain
    • discogenic low back pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

    What procedures does Dr. Henderson perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Henderson 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. Henderson. 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 Dura Graft
    • Spinal Dural Repair
    • Spinal Meninges Graft
    • Spinal CSF Leak Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 63710: Dural graft, spinal

    Also known as:

    • Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Repeat Lumbar Disc Surgery (Laminotomy)
    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Neck Vertebra Removal and Spinal Decompression
    • Spinal Allograft
    • Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
    • Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
    • Lumbar re-exploration surgery
    • Repeat herniated disc surgery
    • Laminotomy with nerve decompression
    • Lumbar foraminotomy
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
    • Cervical Corpectomy
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
    • Vertebral Body Resection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 63042: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, reexploration, single interspace; lumbar
    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
    • 63081: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, single segment

    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:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Neck Vertebra Removal for Spinal Cord Relief (Additional Segment)
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
    • Cervical corpectomy (additional segment)
    • Spinal cord decompression (neck, anterior)
    • Vertebral body resection (cervical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 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)
    • 63082: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, each additional segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Brain Bleed Surgery
    • Craniectomy for Hematoma
    • Craniotomy for Hematoma
    • Brain Hematoma Evacuation
    • Blood Clot Removal from Brain

    CPT Codes:

    • 61312: Craniectomy Or Craniotomy For Evacuation Of Hematoma, Supratentorial; Extradural Or Subdural

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Spinal Cage Insertion After Vertebra Removal
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Cervical Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Neck Vertebrae Fusion
    • Intervertebral Device Implantation
    • Spinal Corpectomy Reconstruction
    • Vertebral Body Replacement with Fusion
    • Spine Cage and Fusion Surgery
    • Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Fusion
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery

    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)
    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below 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)
    • 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)

    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:

    • Spine Biopsy (Open)
    • Open Biopsy of Thoracic Spine Bone
    • Biopsy
    • Vertebral Body Biopsy
    • Lumbar Spine Biopsy
    • Cervical Spine Biopsy
    • Open Back Biopsy
    • Thoracic Spine Biopsy
    • Open Back Bone Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 20251: Biopsy, vertebral body, open; lumbar or cervical
    • 20250: Biopsy, vertebral body, open; thoracic

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spine Fracture Repair
    • Thoracic Spine Fracture and Dislocation Repair
    • Lower back fracture surgery
    • Vertebral dislocation reduction
    • Open spine fracture treatment
    • Thoracic Vertebrae Surgery
    • Back Bone Fracture Treatment
    • Spinal Dislocation Reduction
    • Open Thoracic Spine Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 22325: Open treatment and/or reduction of vertebral fracture(s) and/or dislocation(s), posterior approach, 1 fractured vertebra or dislocated segment; lumbar
    • 22327: Open treatment and/or reduction of vertebral fracture(s) and/or dislocation(s), posterior approach, 1 fractured vertebra or dislocated segment; thoracic

    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)

    Does Dr. Henderson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Henderson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (575) 522-1974 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Henderson accept in Las Cruces, NM?

    Dr. Henderson in Las Cruces, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Community Health Network

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Henderson's office located?

    Dr. Brett Henderson's Primary Practice

    2560 Samaritan Dr Ste 101

    Las Cruces, NM 88001

    (575) 522-1974

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    Dr. Brett Henderson's Practice 2

    2525 S Telshor Blvd

    Las Cruces, NM 88011

    (575) 522-1974

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    Dr. Brett Henderson's Practice 3

    3850 E Lohman Ave Ste C

    Las Cruces, NM 88011

    (575) 522-1974

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

    Dr. Henderson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598818189.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Henderson?

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

    What is Dr. Brett Henderson's specialty?

    Dr. Henderson is a Neurosurgeon near Las Cruces, NM. 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. Henderson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brett Henderson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Henderson is affiliated with Three Crosses Regional Hospital, MountainView Regional Medical Center, CHRISTUS Health, Memorial Medical Center - Las Cruces, NM, Lincoln County Medical Center 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 Brett Henderson accepting new patients in Las Cruces, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Brett Henderson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brett Henderson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Henderson's office at (575) 522-1974 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brett Henderson?

    Please contact Dr. Henderson's office at (575) 522-1974 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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