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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Northam, Neurosurgeon in Boston, MA?
Dr. Weston Northam, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Northam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Northam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Northam’s office at (617) 355-6000.
What languages does Dr. Northam speak?
Dr. Northam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Northam treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Northam 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. Northam. 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:
- Other types of hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus
- Various hydrocephalus conditions
- Atypical hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G918: Other hydrocephalus
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
- Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Malformation
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
- Spinal Cord Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord
Also known as:
- Brain cysts
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G930: Cerebral cysts
- G935: Compression of brain
What procedures does Dr. Northam perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Northam 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. Northam. 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:
- 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:
- Implantable Pain Pump Placement
- Intrathecal Drug Pump Implantation
- Epidural Drug Pump Placement
- Programmable Pain Pump Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 62362: Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion; programmable pump, including preparation of pump, with or without programming
Also known as:
- Spinal Catheter Placement for Long-Term Medication
- Intrathecal Catheter Implantation
- Epidural Catheter for Pain Pump
- Spinal Drug Delivery System
CPT Codes:
- 62350: Implantation, revision or repositioning of tunneled intrathecal or epidural catheter, for long-term medication administration via an external pump or implantable reservoir/infusion pump; without laminectomy
Does Dr. Northam accept my insurance?
Dr. Northam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Northam accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Northam in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Plans
MedImpact
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Northam's office located?
What is Dr. Northam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Northam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932529757.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Northam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Northam
What is Dr. Weston Northam's specialty?
Dr. Northam is a Neurosurgeon near Boston, MA. 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. Northam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Weston Northam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Northam is affiliated with Elliot Hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Southern New Hampshire 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 Weston Northam accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Weston Northam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Weston Northam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Northam's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Weston Northam?
Please contact Dr. Northam's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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