24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tender, Neurosurgeon in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Gabriel Tender, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Tender completed his residency at La State Univ Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery; Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, General Surgery. Dr. Tender is fluent in English and Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tender’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tender’s office.
Where did Dr. Tender go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La State Univ Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery; Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, General Surgery
Medical School: University Din Craiova, Fac De Med, Craiova, Romania | University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova
Is Dr. Tender board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Gabriel Tender, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Tender speak?
Dr. Tender and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Tender typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Tender 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. Tender. 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 here.
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:
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Spinal Cord Condition
- Myelopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified
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 Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Tender typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Tender 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. Tender. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Spine Allograft Placement
- Spinal Bone Graft
- Osteopromotive Material Spine
- Donor Bone Graft Spine
- Spine Fusion Material
CPT Codes:
- 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
CPT Codes:
- 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Tender accept my insurance?
Dr. Tender accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tender accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Tender in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tender's office located?
What is Dr. Tender's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609897628.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tender?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tender
What is Dr. Gabriel Tender's specialty?
Dr. Tender is a Neurosurgeon near New Orleans, LA.
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. Gabriel Tender affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tender is affiliated with West Jefferson Medical Center, Terrebonne General Health System, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, East Jefferson General 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 Gabriel Tender accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Gabriel Tender is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gabriel Tender offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tender's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gabriel Tender?
Please contact Dr. Tender's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gabriel Tender have?
Dr. Gabriel Tender is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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