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Dr. Christopher Storey, MD

Nashville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Christopher Storey, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Storey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Storey’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Storey’s office at (816) 932-2700.

    What languages does Dr. Storey speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Storey treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Storey 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. Storey. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI
    • Subdural Hematoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6201: Nontraumatic acute subdural hemorrhage

    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 Dr. Storey perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Storey 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. Storey. 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:

    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
    • Cerebral Angiography with Catheter Placement
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan
    • External carotid angiography
    • Neck artery imaging with catheter
    • Selective carotid catheterization
    • Brain Blood Vessel X-ray
    • Cervicocerebral Arch Angiography
    • Subclavian Artery Catheterization

    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
    • 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 36225: Selective catheter placement, subclavian or innominate 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

    Also known as:

    • Selective Brain Artery Catheterization with Angiography
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Intracranial Catheter Placement
    • Brain Blood Vessel Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 36228: Selective catheter placement, each intracranial branch of the internal carotid or vertebral arteries, unilateral, with angiography of the selected vessel circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (eg, middle cerebral artery, posterior inferior cerebellar artery) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Stent Placement
    • Neck artery stenting
    • Carotid angioplasty with stent
    • Transcatheter carotid stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37215: Transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), cervical carotid artery, open or percutaneous, including angioplasty, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation; with distal embolic protection

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Lower Neck Bone Fusion (Cervical)
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Fusion
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
    • Cervical Spinal Fusion
    • Posterior Cervical Fusion
    • Neck Vertebrae Fusion
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
    • Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
    • Spine fusion surgery lower back
    • Lumbar arthrodesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
    • 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)
    • 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
    • 22600: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; cervical below C2 segment
    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
    • 22633: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar;

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Spine Fracture and Dislocation Repair
    • Open Surgery for Neck Fracture or Dislocation
    • Additional Vertebra Fracture/Dislocation Repair
    • Lumbar Spine Fracture Repair
    • Thoracic Vertebrae Surgery
    • Back Bone Fracture Treatment
    • Spinal Dislocation Reduction
    • Open Thoracic Spine Repair
    • Cervical Vertebrae Repair
    • Neck Fracture Reduction
    • Spine Dislocation Surgery
    • Spinal Fracture Reduction
    • Vertebral Dislocation Repair
    • Backbone Fracture Surgery
    • Lower back fracture surgery
    • Vertebral dislocation reduction
    • Open spine fracture treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 22327: Open treatment and/or reduction of vertebral fracture(s) and/or dislocation(s), posterior approach, 1 fractured vertebra or dislocated segment; thoracic
    • 22326: Open treatment and/or reduction of vertebral fracture(s) and/or dislocation(s), posterior approach, 1 fractured vertebra or dislocated segment; cervical
    • 22328: Open treatment and/or reduction of vertebral fracture(s) and/or dislocation(s), posterior approach, 1 fractured vertebra or dislocated segment; each additional fractured vertebra or dislocated segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22325: Open treatment and/or reduction of vertebral fracture(s) and/or dislocation(s), posterior approach, 1 fractured vertebra or dislocated segment; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
    • Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Back Bone Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
    • Vertebral Fixation
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation
    • Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation Placement
    • Spine Stabilization Hardware
    • Posterior Spinal Fixation
    • Harrington Rod Placement
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Rod and Wire Placement
    • Posterior Spinal Instrumentation
    • Vertebral Segment Fixation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22843: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 7 to 12 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
    • Neurovascular embolization
    • Intracranial vessel occlusion
    • Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)

    Also known as:

    • Intracranial Thrombectomy (Stroke Treatment)
    • Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke
    • Brain Clot Removal (Percutaneous)
    • Intracranial Thrombolysis
    • Endovascular Stroke Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61645: Percutaneous arterial transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, intracranial, any method, including diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement, and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s)

    Also known as:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Neck Spinal Decompression Surgery
    • Lumbar Spinal Decompression with Fusion
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
    • Cervical Laminectomy
    • Cervical Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery
    • Nerve Root Decompression
    • Laminectomy with Fusion
    • Facetectomy with Spinal Fusion
    • Foraminotomy with Interbody Arthrodesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 63045: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; cervical
    • 63052: Laminectomy, facetectomy, or foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s] [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), during posterior interbody arthrodesis, lumbar; single vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
    • Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
    • SCS Implantation
    • Back Pain Stimulator Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Also known as:

    • Brain Bleed Surgery
    • Brain Tumor Removal Surgery
    • Craniectomy for Hematoma
    • Craniotomy for Hematoma
    • Brain Hematoma Evacuation
    • Blood Clot Removal from Brain
    • Craniotomy for Tumor
    • Brain Surgery for Tumor
    • Brain Tumor Excision
    • Craniectomy for Tumor

    CPT Codes:

    • 61312: Craniectomy Or Craniotomy For Evacuation Of Hematoma, Supratentorial; Extradural Or Subdural
    • 61510: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Brain Tumor, Supratentorial, Except Meningioma

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
    • Stereotactic Neurosurgery
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Cranial Navigational Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Spine Fusion
    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Thoracic Arthrodesis
    • Posterior Spine Fusion Thoracic
    • Spinal Fusion Thoracic
    • Back Bone Fusion Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 22610: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; thoracic (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
    • Epidural neurostimulator placement
    • Percutaneous spinal stimulator
    • SCS implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural

    Also known as:

    • Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement
    • Epidural Neurostimulator Surgery
    • Pain Stimulator Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 63655: Laminectomy for implantation of neurostimulator electrodes, plate/paddle, epidural

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Balloon Block of Head/Neck Artery
    • Endovascular Balloon Occlusion
    • Arterial Balloon Embolization
    • Head/Neck Artery Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 61623: Endovascular temporary balloon arterial occlusion, head or neck (extracranial/intracranial) including selective catheterization of vessel to be occluded, positioning and inflation of occlusion balloon, concomitant neurological monitoring, and radiologic supervision and interpretation of all angiography required for balloon occlusion and to exclude vascular injury post occlusion

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Brain Monitoring Device Insertion
    • Ventricular Catheter Placement
    • Intracranial Pressure Monitor Insertion
    • Brain Monitoring Device Implantation
    • Twist Drill Craniostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 61107: Twist drill hole(s) for subdural, intracerebral, or ventricular puncture; for implanting ventricular catheter, pressure recording device, or other intracerebral monitoring device

    Also known as:

    • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
    • VP Shunt Surgery
    • Brain Shunt Placement
    • Hydrocephalus Shunt

    CPT Codes:

    • 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Pain Stimulator Device Revision or Removal
    • Spinal neurostimulator removal
    • Spinal cord stimulator revision
    • Implanted pain device removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 63688: Revision or removal of implanted spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
    • Spinal Navigation Surgery
    • Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
    • Image-Guided Spine Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Storey accept my insurance?

    Dr. Storey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 932-2700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Storey 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

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Storey's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Storey's Primary Practice

    2400 Patterson St Ste 319

    Nashville, TN 37203

    (816) 932-2700

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    Dr. Christopher Storey's Practice 2

    5653 Frist Blvd Ste 738

    Hermitage, TN 37076

    (615) 320-0007

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    Dr. Christopher Storey's Practice 3

    330 22nd Ave N

    Nashville, TN 37203

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

    Dr. Storey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811289135.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Storey?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Storey's specialty?

    Dr. Storey 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. Storey to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Storey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Storey is affiliated with TriStar Summit Medical Center, The Medical Center at Bowling Green, T.J. Samson Community Hospital, TriStar Centennial Medical Center, Baptist Health Paducah, TriStar Horizon Medical 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 Christopher Storey accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Storey is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Storey offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Storey's office at (816) 932-2700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Storey?

    Please contact Dr. Storey's office at (816) 932-2700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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