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Dr. Tibor Boco, MD

Dr. Tibor Boco, MD

Westchester, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Boco, Neurosurgeon in Westchester, IL?

    Dr. Tibor Boco, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Westchester, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Boco is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Boco’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Boco’s office at (708) 343-3566.

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

      Is Dr. Boco board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

      Yes, Dr. Tibor Boco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

      What languages does Dr. Boco speak?

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

      • English

      • German

      • Spanish

      What conditions does Dr. Boco treat?

      As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Boco 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. Boco. 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:

      • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
      • Neck Spinal Stenosis
      • Spinal Stenosis
      • Neck Injuries and Disorder
      • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
      • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
      • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
      • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
      • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
      • Cervical Stenosis

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
      • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

      Also known as:

      • Joint Fusion Status
      • Surgical Joint Fusion
      • Arthrodesis History
      • Fused Joint

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z981: Arthrodesis status

      Also known as:

      • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
      • Lower Back and Tailbone Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
      • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
      • Spine Injuries and Disorder
      • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
      • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
      • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
      • Lumbosacral Spondylotic Radiculopathy
      • Lower Back Arthritis with Sciatica
      • Pinched Nerve in Lumbosacral Spine

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
      • M4727: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

      Also known as:

      • Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
      • Neck Injuries and Disorder
      • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
      • Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
      • Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
      • Pinched Nerve in Neck

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region

      Also known as:

      • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
      • Various pre-op checks
      • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
      • Other pre-treatment assessments

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

      What procedures does Dr. Boco perform?

      As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Boco 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. Boco. 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:

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

      CPT Codes:

      • 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)
      • 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;
      • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
      • 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)
      • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
      • 22634: 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; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
      • 22600: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; cervical below C2 segment

      Also known as:

      • Spine Allograft Placement
      • Own Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
      • Spinal Bone Graft
      • Osteopromotive Material Spine
      • Donor Bone Graft Spine
      • Spine Fusion Material
      • Autologous Spine Graft
      • Morselized Bone Graft
      • Spine Fusion Bone Graft
      • Bone Harvest for Spine

      CPT Codes:

      • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
      • 20937: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); morselized (through separate skin or fascial incision) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
      • Spine Autograft
      • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
      • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

      CPT Codes:

      • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (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:

      • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
      • Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
      • Lumbar Spinal Fusion
      • Artificial Disc Replacement (Neck)
      • Lumbar Laminotomy
      • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
      • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
      • Neck Disc Replacement
      • Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
      • Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
      • Cervical Total Disc Replacement
      • Lumbar Interbody Fusion
      • Lower Back Fusion
      • Spinal Arthrodesis
      • Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
      • Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery

      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
      • 22856: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical
      • 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
      • 22858: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); second level, cervical (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 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 Fusion (Additional Level)
      • Additional Spinal Fusion Level (Anterior)
      • Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
      • Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
      • Spine Stabilization Surgery
      • Back Bone Fusion
      • Anterior Interbody Fusion (Add-on)
      • Extra Level Spine Fusion
      • Spinal Segment Fusion

      CPT Codes:

      • 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
      • 22585: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

      Also known as:

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

      CPT Codes:

      • 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)
      • 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)
      • 63053: 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; each additional vertebral segment (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

      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:

      • 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:

      • Lumbar Laminectomy for Spinal Lesion
      • Lumbar Spinal Lesion Excision
      • Extradural Spinal Lesion Removal
      • Laminectomy for Non-Cancerous Spinal Growth

      CPT Codes:

      • 63267: Laminectomy for excision or evacuation of intraspinal lesion other than neoplasm, extradural; lumbar

      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

      Does Dr. Boco accept my insurance?

      Dr. Boco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 343-3566 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Boco accept in Westchester, IL?

      Dr. Boco in Westchester, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • All Other Third Party

      • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

      • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Express Scripts

      • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

      • Humana

      • Medicare

      • State of Tennessee

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Boco's office located?

      Dr. Tibor Boco's Primary Practice

      1 Westbrook Corporate Ctr Ste 800

      Westchester, IL 60154

      (708) 343-3566

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      Dr. Tibor Boco's Practice 2

      880 W Central Rd Ste 4100

      Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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      Dr. Tibor Boco's Practice 3

      2650 Ridge Ave

      Evanston, IL 60201

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

      Dr. Boco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295920858.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Boco?

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

      What is Dr. Tibor Boco's specialty?

      Dr. Boco is a Neurosurgeon near Westchester, IL. 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. Boco to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. Tibor Boco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Boco is affiliated with Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Endeavor Health Edward Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Resurrection Medical Center, Ascension Saint Alexius (Hoffman Estates, IL) 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 Tibor Boco accepting new patients in Westchester, IL?

      Yes, Dr. Tibor Boco is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Tibor Boco offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Boco's office at (708) 343-3566 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Tibor Boco?

      Please contact Dr. Boco's office at (708) 343-3566 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Tibor Boco have?

      Dr. Tibor Boco is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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