Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Engler, Neurosurgeon in Cary, NC?
Dr. John Engler, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Cary, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Engler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Engler’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Engler’s office.
What languages does Dr. Engler speak?
Dr. Engler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Engler typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Engler 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. Engler. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Engler typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Engler 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. Engler. 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Engler accept my insurance?
Dr. Engler 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. Engler accept in Cary, NC?
Dr. Engler in Cary, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Not Specified
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Engler's office located?
What is Dr. Engler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Engler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750587036.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Engler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Engler
What is Dr. John Engler's specialty?
Dr. Engler is a Neurosurgeon near Cary, NC.
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. John Engler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Engler is affiliated with Unc Health Rex, Unc Health Johnston Clayton, Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Carteret Health Care 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 John Engler accepting new patients in Cary, NC?
Yes, Dr. John Engler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Engler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Engler's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Engler?
Please contact Dr. Engler's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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