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Dr. Demi Dawkins, MD

Neurosurgeon

Memphis, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Demi Dawkins, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN. Dr. Dawkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dawkins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dawkins’s office at (901) 522-7739.

    What languages does Dr. Dawkins speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Dawkins typically 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. 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:

    • 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Dawkins 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. 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. 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

    Does Dr. Dawkins accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dawkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 522-7739 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Dawkins in Memphis, TN 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 Kansas City

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Oscar Health

    • State of Missouri

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Dawkins' office located?

    Dr. Demi Dawkins' Primary Practice

    6325 Humphreys Blvd

    Memphis, TN 38120

    (901) 522-7739

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    What is Dr. Dawkins's NPI number?A 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 1346669322.

    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. Demi Dawkins's specialty?

    Dr. Dawkins is a Neurosurgeon near Memphis, TN.

    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. Demi Dawkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dawkins is affiliated with Research Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Nkc Health, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute, Centerpoint 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 Dr. Demi Dawkins accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?

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

    Does Dr. Demi Dawkins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dawkins' office at (901) 522-7739 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Demi Dawkins?

    Please contact Dr. Dawkins' office at (901) 522-7739 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Dawkins' office located?

    Dr. Dawkins' office is located in Memphis, TN.