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Dr. Tara Nail, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nail, Neurosurgeon in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Tara Nail, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Nail is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nail’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nail’s office at (617) 636-5858.

    What languages does Dr. Nail speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nail treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Nail 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. Nail. 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:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI
    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage
    • I6200: Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical 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:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Acquired Head Deformity
    • Head shape change
    • Deformed head
    • Acquired skull deformity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M952: Other acquired deformity of head

    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:

    • Spinal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spinal Cord Abscess
    • Intraspinal Granuloma
    • Spinal Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G061: Intraspinal abscess and granuloma

    Also known as:

    • Wedge Compression Fracture of First Lumbar Vertebra
    • Fractures
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Compressed L1 fracture
    • First lumbar compression fracture
    • Broken L1 bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S32010D: Wedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spinal Cord Condition
    • Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Fracture of Second Neck Vertebra
    • Fractures
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken C2 Vertebra
    • Axis Fracture
    • Second Cervical Spine Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S12100A: Unspecified displaced fracture of second cervical vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Does Dr. Nail accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nail accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 636-5858 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nail accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Nail in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Boston Medical Center

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nail's office located?

    Dr. Tara Nail's Primary Practice

    800 Washington St

    Boston, MA 02111

    (617) 636-5858

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    Dr. Tara Nail's Practice 2

    200 Lothrop St

    Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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

    Dr. Nail's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386093763.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nail?

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

    What is Dr. Tara Nail's specialty?

    Dr. Nail is a Neurosurgeon near Boston, MA. 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. Nail to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tara Nail affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nail is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford 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 Tara Nail accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Tara Nail is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tara Nail offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nail's office at (617) 636-5858 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tara Nail?

    Please contact Dr. Nail's office at (617) 636-5858 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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