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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Spears, Neurosurgeon in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Robert Spears, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Spears is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spears’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spears’s office at (859) 258-6512.
What languages does Dr. Spears speak?
Dr. Spears and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Spears treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Spears 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. Spears. 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 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:
- 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
- Neck 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 Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Does Dr. Spears accept my insurance?
Dr. Spears accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 258-6512 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Spears accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Spears in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Truman Medical Centers
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Where is Dr. Spears' office located?
Dr. Robert Spears' Primary Practice
1401 Harrodsburg Rd Ste A540
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 258-6512
Dr. Robert Spears' Practice 3
University of Kentucky 800 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 40536
What is Dr. Spears's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Spears's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174985592.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spears?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spears
What is Dr. Robert Spears's specialty?
Dr. Spears is a Neurosurgeon near Lexington, KY. 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. Spears to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Spears affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Spears is affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington, Ky 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
Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?
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Is Robert Spears accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Robert Spears is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Spears offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Spears's office at (859) 258-6512 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Spears?
Please contact Dr. Spears's office at (859) 258-6512 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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