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Who is Dr. Avery, Neurosurgeon in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Michael Avery, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ. He is board certified. Dr. Avery is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avery’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avery’s office at (520) 694-6144.
What languages does Dr. Avery speak?
Dr. Avery and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Avery treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Avery 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. Avery. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
- Meningeal tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Also known as:
- Benign Pituitary Tumor
- Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Prolactinoma
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
- Pituitary adenoma
- Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
- Benign cranial nerve neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
- D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain cysts
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
- G930: Cerebral cysts
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Endocrine or Nervous System Tumor of Unspecified Behavior
- Endocrine Gland Neoplasm
- Nervous System Neoplasm
- Unspecified Gland Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D497: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of endocrine glands and other parts of nervous system
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pituitary Gland Disorder
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Gland Problems
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Dysfunction
- Endocrine Gland Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- E236: Other disorders of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Brain Disease
- Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
- Cerebral meningeal tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Does Dr. Avery accept my insurance?
Dr. Avery accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 694-6144 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Avery accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Avery in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Avery's office located?
Dr. Michael Avery's Primary Practice
3838 N Campbell Ave Bldg 1
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 694-6144
What is Dr. Avery's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avery's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003475120.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avery?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avery
What is Dr. Michael Avery's specialty?
Dr. Avery is a Neurosurgeon near Tucson, AZ. 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. Avery to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Avery affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Avery is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Michael Avery accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Michael Avery is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Avery offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Avery's office at (520) 694-6144 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Avery?
Please contact Dr. Avery's office at (520) 694-6144 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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