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Dr. Michael Cools, MD

Detroit, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cools, Neurosurgeon in Detroit, MI?

    Dr. Michael Cools, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Detroit, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cools is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cools’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cools’s office at (313) 833-4490.

    What languages does Dr. Cools speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cools treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Cools 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. Cools. 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:

    • Obstructive hydrocephalus
    • Hydrocephalus
    • Non-communicating hydrocephalus
    • Blocked hydrocephalus
    • Water on the brain
    • Brain fluid buildup
    • Enlarged ventricles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G911: Obstructive hydrocephalus
    • G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pressure on the Brain
    • Brain cysts
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Compression
    • Intracranial Pressure
    • Brain Swelling
    • Cerebral cysts
    • Arachnoid cysts
    • Intracranial cysts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G935: Compression of brain
    • G930: Cerebral cysts

    Also known as:

    • Macrocephaly
    • Flat Head Syndrome
    • Craniofacial Abnormality
    • Large head size
    • Enlarged head
    • Big head syndrome
    • Plagiocephaly
    • Misshapen Head
    • Asymmetrical Head Shape

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q753: Macrocephaly
    • Q673: Plagiocephaly

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    What procedures does Dr. Cools perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Cools 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. Cools. 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:

    • Cerebrospinal Shunt Reprogramming
    • CSF Shunt Adjustment
    • Programmable Shunt Reprogramming
    • Brain Shunt Reprogramming

    CPT Codes:

    • 62252: Reprogramming of programmable cerebrospinal shunt

    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:

    • 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. Cools accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cools accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 833-4490 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cools accept in Detroit, MI?

    Dr. Cools in Detroit, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Alliance Plan (HAP)

    • McLaren Health Plan

    • Medicaid

    • Sparrow

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cools' office located?

    Dr. Michael Cools' Primary Practice

    3901 Beaubien St # 2

    Detroit, MI 48201

    (313) 833-4490

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    Dr. Michael Cools' Practice 2

    700 W Forest Ave Ste 200

    Jackson, TN 38301

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    Dr. Michael Cools' Practice 3

    1000 Johnson Ferry Rd

    Atlanta, GA 30342

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

    Dr. Cools's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417394180.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cools?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Cools's specialty?

    Dr. Cools is a Neurosurgeon near Detroit, MI. 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. Cools to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Cools affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cools is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai 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 Cools accepting new patients in Detroit, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Cools is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Cools offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cools's office at (313) 833-4490 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Cools?

    Please contact Dr. Cools's office at (313) 833-4490 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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