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36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brophy, Neurosurgeon in Memphis, TN?
Dr. John Brophy, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Brophy graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Walter Reed Army Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Fitzsimons Army Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Brophy is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brophy’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brophy’s office at (901) 522-2600.
Where did Dr. Brophy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Walter Reed Army Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Fitzsimons Army Med Ctr, General Surgery | Walter Reed Army Medical Center | Wilford Hall Medical Center (AETC) Military Only Program
Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med | MED COLL OF GA GA HLTH SCI UNIVERSITY | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Brophy board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. John Brophy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Brophy speak?
Dr. Brophy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Brophy typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Brophy 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. Brophy. 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 Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
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:
- 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:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Brophy typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Brophy 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. Brophy. 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:
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
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:
- Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spinal Allograft
- Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
- Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Brophy accept my insurance?
Dr. Brophy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 522-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brophy accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Brophy in Memphis, TN 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 Tennessee
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Brophy's office located?
What is Dr. Brophy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brophy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013930296.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brophy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brophy
What is Dr. John Brophy's specialty?
Dr. Brophy is a Neurosurgeon near Memphis, TN.
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 Brophy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brophy is affiliated with West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital, Methodist University Hospital, St. Bernards Medical Center, Methodist Olive Branch Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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 Brophy accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?
Yes, Dr. John Brophy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Brophy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brophy's office at (901) 522-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Brophy?
Please contact Dr. Brophy's office at (901) 522-2600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Brophy have?
Dr. John Brophy is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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