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Dr. Ross Dawkins, MD

Nashville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dawkins, Neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN?

    Dr. Ross Dawkins, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dawkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dawkins’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dawkins’s office at (615) 322-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Dawkins speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Dawkins treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Dawkins 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. Dawkins. 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:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    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:

    • Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Degenerative Neck Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Does Dr. Dawkins accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dawkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dawkins accept in Nashville, TN?

    Dr. Dawkins in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Chevron

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dawkins' office located?

    Dr. Ross Dawkins' Primary Practice

    3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic

    Nashville, TN 37232

    (615) 322-3000

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    Dr. Ross Dawkins' Practice 2

    719 Thompson Ln

    Berry Hill, TN 37204

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    Dr. Ross Dawkins' Practice 3

    719 Thompson Ln

    Nashville, TN 37204

    (615) 322-3000

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

    Dr. Dawkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306135033.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dawkins?

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

    What is Dr. Ross Dawkins's specialty?

    Dr. Dawkins is a Neurosurgeon near Nashville, TN. 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. Dawkins to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ross Dawkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dawkins is affiliated with Maury Regional Medical Center, West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Williamson Health, The Medical Center at Bowling Green, CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center 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 Ross Dawkins accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Ross Dawkins is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ross Dawkins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dawkins's office at (615) 322-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ross Dawkins?

    Please contact Dr. Dawkins's office at (615) 322-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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