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Dr. Allan Heller, MD

Gig Harbor, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Heller, Neurosurgeon in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Dr. Allan Heller, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Heller graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. Dr. Heller is fluent in English, Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heller’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heller’s office at (509) 838-2531.

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

    • Medical School: Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or | Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Heller speak?

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

    • English

    • Polish

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Heller treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Heller 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. Heller. 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 Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-neurological surgery care
    • Brain surgery aftercare
    • Spine surgery aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    Does Dr. Heller accept my insurance?

    Dr. Heller accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (509) 838-2531 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Heller accept in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Dr. Heller in Gig Harbor, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Heller's office located?

    Dr. Allan Heller's Primary Practice

    4700 Point Fosdick Dr

    Gig Harbor, WA 98335

    (509) 838-2531

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    Dr. Allan Heller's Practice 2

    801 W 5th Ave Ste 525

    Spokane, WA 99204

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    Dr. Allan Heller's Practice 3

    1326 N Stanford Ln

    Liberty Lake, WA 99019

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

    Dr. Heller's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114196466.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heller?

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

    What is Dr. Allan Heller's specialty?

    Dr. Heller is a Neurosurgeon near Gig Harbor, WA. 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. Heller to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Allan Heller affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Heller is affiliated with Northwest Specialty Hospital, Samaritan Hospital - Moses Lake, WA 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 Allan Heller accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Allan Heller is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Allan Heller offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Heller's office at (509) 838-2531 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Allan Heller?

    Please contact Dr. Heller's office at (509) 838-2531 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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