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Dr. James Killeffer, MD

Knoxville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Killeffer, Neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. James Killeffer, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Killeffer graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed his residency at West Virginia University Program. Dr. Killeffer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Killeffer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Killeffer’s office at (865) 524-1869.

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

    • Residency: West Virginia University Program

    • Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn | West Virginia University School of Medicine | Georgetown University, Washington, DC

    Is Dr. Killeffer board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. James Killeffer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Killeffer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Killeffer treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Killeffer 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. Killeffer. 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
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical 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:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical 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:

    • 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:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Brain Disease
    • Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor
    • Cerebral meningeal tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges

    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 Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar 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

    Also known as:

    • Ataxia
    • Movement Disorder
    • Loss of Coordination
    • Clumsiness
    • Balance Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R270: Ataxia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Brain Bleed
    • Head Injury Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter

    Does Dr. Killeffer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Killeffer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 524-1869 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Killeffer accept in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Killeffer in Knoxville, 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 Michigan

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Killeffer's office located?

    Dr. James Killeffer's Primary Practice

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 360

    Knoxville, TN 37920

    (865) 524-1869

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    Dr. James Killeffer's Practice 2

    10820 Parkside Dr Ste 301

    Knoxville, TN 37934

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    Dr. James Killeffer's Practice 3

    3106 Circle Dr

    White Pine, TN 37890

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

    Dr. Killeffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851333728.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Killeffer?

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

    What is Dr. James Killeffer's specialty?

    Dr. Killeffer is a Neurosurgeon near Knoxville, TN. 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. Killeffer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Killeffer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Killeffer is affiliated with The University Of Tennessee Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 James Killeffer accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. James Killeffer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Killeffer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Killeffer's office at (865) 524-1869 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Killeffer?

    Please contact Dr. Killeffer's office at (865) 524-1869 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Killeffer have?

    Dr. James Killeffer is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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