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Dr. Brian Ragel, MD

Vancouver, WA

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ragel, Neurosurgeon in Vancouver, WA?

    Dr. Brian Ragel, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Vancouver, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Ragel completed his residency at Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Ragel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ragel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ragel’s office at (360) 254-6161.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, General Surgery

    Is Dr. Ragel board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Ragel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Ragel speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ragel treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ragel 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. Ragel. 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
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • 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
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Lumbosacral Spinal Stenosis
    • Nerve Compression in Lumbosacral Spine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M4807: Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral region

    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 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:

    • 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:

    • Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-neurological surgery care
    • Brain surgery aftercare
    • Spine surgery aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
    • Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    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

    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

    Does Dr. Ragel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ragel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 254-6161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ragel accept in Vancouver, WA?

    Dr. Ragel in Vancouver, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ragel's office located?

    Dr. Brian Ragel's Primary Practice

    200 NE Mother Joseph Pl Ste 300

    Vancouver, WA 98664

    (360) 254-6161

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    Dr. Brian Ragel's Practice 2

    2121 NE 139th St Ste 300

    Vancouver, WA 98686

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    Dr. Brian Ragel's Practice 3

    1040 NW 22nd Ave Ste 610

    Portland, OR 97210

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

    Dr. Ragel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881725984.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ragel?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Ragel's specialty?

    Dr. Ragel is a Neurosurgeon near Vancouver, WA. 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. Ragel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brian Ragel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ragel is affiliated with Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center, Legacy Salmon Creek 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Brian Ragel accepting new patients in Vancouver, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Ragel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Ragel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ragel's office at (360) 254-6161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Ragel?

    Please contact Dr. Ragel's office at (360) 254-6161 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Ragel have?

    Dr. Brian Ragel is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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