17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sather, Neurosurgeon in Hershey, PA?
Dr. Michael Sather, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Hershey, PA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Sather graduated from University of Nebraska, Omaha, NB and completed his residency at Univ Of Ne Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Sather is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sather’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sather’s office at (800) 243-1455.
Where did Dr. Sather go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Epilepsy Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Residency: Univ Of Ne Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery | University of Nebraska Medical Center
Medical School: University of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne | University of Nebraska, Omaha, NB
What languages does Dr. Sather speak?
Dr. Sather and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Sather typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Sather 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. Sather. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Sather typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Sather 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. Sather. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
- Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
- SCS Implantation
- Back Pain Stimulator Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
- Implantable Pain Pump Placement
- Intrathecal Drug Pump Implantation
- Epidural Drug Pump Placement
- Programmable Pain Pump Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 62362: Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion; programmable pump, including preparation of pump, with or without programming
Also known as:
- Brain Neurostimulator Device Placement
- Cranial neurostimulator insertion
- Deep brain stimulation device placement
- Brain pacemaker implantation
- Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement
CPT Codes:
- 61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array
Also known as:
- Spinal Pain Stimulator Device Revision or Removal
- Spinal neurostimulator removal
- Spinal cord stimulator revision
- Implanted pain device removal
CPT Codes:
- 63688: Revision or removal of implanted spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array
Also known as:
- Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement
- Epidural Neurostimulator Surgery
- Pain Stimulator Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 63655: Laminectomy for implantation of neurostimulator electrodes, plate/paddle, epidural
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
- Epidural neurostimulator placement
- Percutaneous spinal stimulator
- SCS implant
CPT Codes:
- 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural
Also known as:
- Vagus Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- VNS Implantation
- Cranial Nerve Stimulator Surgery
- Neurostimulator for Vagus Nerve
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device
CPT Codes:
- 64568: Open implantation of cranial nerve (eg, vagus nerve) neurostimulator electrode array and pulse generator
Does Dr. Sather accept my insurance?
Dr. Sather accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 243-1455 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sather accept in Hershey, PA?
Dr. Sather in Hershey, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sather's office located?
What is Dr. Sather's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sather's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235358144.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sather?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sather
What is Dr. Michael Sather's specialty?
Dr. Sather is a Neurosurgeon near Hershey, PA.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Michael Sather affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sather is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, Wellspan York Hospital, Indiana Regional Medical Center, Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital 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 Michael Sather accepting new patients in Hershey, PA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Sather is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Sather offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sather's office at (800) 243-1455 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Sather?
Please contact Dr. Sather's office at (800) 243-1455 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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