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Dr. Michael Lang, MD

Neurosurgeon

Pittsburgh, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lang, Neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Dr. Michael Lang, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lang is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lang’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lang’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Lang speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Lang typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Lang 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. Lang. 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:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Moyamoya Disease
    • Brain Malformations
    • Genetic Brain Disorder
    • Moyamoya disease
    • Moyamoya Syndrome
    • Progressive Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I675: Moyamoya disease

    Also known as:

    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Lang typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Lang 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. Lang. 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:

    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Angiography
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Neck Artery X-ray
    • Carotid Artery Imaging
    • Brain Blood Vessel Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Does Dr. Lang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lang accept in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Dr. Lang in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Highmark Health

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Lang's office located?

    Dr. Michael Lang's Primary Practice

    200 Lothrop St

    Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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    Dr. Michael Lang's Practice 2

    480 Johnson Rd

    Washington, PA 15301

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    Dr. Michael Lang's Practice 3

    2716 Sunset Blvd

    Steubenville, OH 43952

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

    Dr. Lang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669763918.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lang?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Lang's specialty?

    Dr. Lang is a Neurosurgeon near Pittsburgh, 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 Dr. Michael Lang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lang is affiliated with Upmc Washington, Butler Memorial Hospital, Upmc Altoona, Independence Health Latrobe Hospital, Upmc Passavant-Mccandless, St. Clair 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 Dr. Michael Lang accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?

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

    Does Dr. Michael Lang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lang's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Lang?

    Please contact Dr. Lang's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lang's office located?

    Dr. Lang's offices are located in Pittsburgh, PA, Washington, PA, and Steubenville, OH.