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Dr. John German, MD

Dr. John German, MD

Neurosurgeon

Albany, NY

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. German, Neurosurgeon in Albany, NY?

    Dr. John German, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. German completed his residency at Yale New Haven Hosp, Neurological Surgery; Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. German is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. German’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. German’s office at (518) 262-5088.

    Where did Dr. German go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Yale New Haven Hosp, Neurological Surgery; Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, General Surgery | State University Of New York (SUNY) At Buffalo

    • Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. German board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. John German, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. German speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. German 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. German. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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 Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Degenerative Neck Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. German 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. German. 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 Neurostimulator Device Placement
    • Cranial neurostimulator insertion
    • Deep brain stimulation device placement
    • Brain pacemaker implantation
    • Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array

    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:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 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:

    • 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)

    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:

    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)

    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)

    Does Dr. German accept my insurance?

    Dr. German accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 262-5088 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. German accept in Albany, NY?

    Dr. German in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Highmark Health

    • Medicare

    • MVP Health Care

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. German's office located?

    Dr. John German's Primary Practice

    47 New Scotland Ave

    Albany, NY 12208

    (518) 262-5088

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    Dr. John German's Practice 2

    25 Hackett Blvd Ste M

    Albany, NY 12208

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    Dr. John German's Practice 3

    391 Myrtle Ave Ste 1B

    Albany, NY 12208

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

    Dr. German's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598787905.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. German?

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

    What is Dr. John German's specialty?

    Dr. German is a Neurosurgeon near Albany, NY.

    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. John German affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. German is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Albany Med South Clinical Campus, Glens Falls 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. John German accepting new patients in Albany, NY?

    Yes, Dr. John German is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John German offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. German's office at (518) 262-5088 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John German?

    Please contact Dr. German's office at (518) 262-5088 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. German's office located?

    Dr. German's office is located in Albany, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John German have?

    Dr. John German is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.