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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. Dr. Cools is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cools’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cools’s office at (731) 541-9490.
What languages does Dr. Cools speak?
Dr. Cools and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Cools typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Obstructive hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus
- Non-communicating hydrocephalus
- Blocked hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G911: Obstructive hydrocephalus
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 a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Cools typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 (731) 541-9490 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
Ameraplan
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
McLaren Health Care
Medicaid
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cools' office located?
Dr. Michael Cools' Primary Practice
3901 Beaubien St # 2
Detroit, MI 48201
(731) 541-9490
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.
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 Cools affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cools is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Dearborn 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 (731) 541-9490 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 (731) 541-9490 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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