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Dr. Holly Gilmer, MD

Dr. Holly Gilmer, MD

Southfield, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gilmer, Neurosurgeon in Southfield, MI?

    Dr. Holly Gilmer, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Southfield, MI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gilmer graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and completed her residency at UC Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Gilmer is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gilmer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gilmer’s office at (248) 784-3675.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gilmer?

    Dr. Holly Gilmer, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Gilmer empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pediatric Neurosurgery, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Southfield/MI community, Dr. Gilmer is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: UC Irvine Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

    What languages does Dr. Gilmer speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gilmer treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Gilmer 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. Gilmer. 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:

    • Pressure on the Brain
    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Compression
    • Intracranial Pressure
    • Brain Swelling
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G935: Compression of brain
    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Hydrocephalus
    • Communicating Hydrocephalus
    • Other Types of Hydrocephalus at Birth
    • Water on the brain
    • Brain fluid buildup
    • Enlarged ventricles
    • Non-obstructive Hydrocephalus
    • External Hydrocephalus
    • Various Congenital Hydrocephalus
    • Different Forms of Infant Hydrocephalus
    • Rare Congenital Water on the Brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
    • G910: Communicating hydrocephalus
    • Q038: Other congenital hydrocephalus

    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:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065X1A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Gilmer perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Gilmer 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. Gilmer. 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:

    • Brain and Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
    • Suboccipital craniectomy
    • Cervical laminectomy
    • Arnold-Chiari malformation surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61343: Craniectomy, suboccipital with cervical laminectomy for decompression of medulla and spinal cord, with or without dural graft (eg, Arnold-Chiari malformation)

    Also known as:

    • Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
    • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
    • Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
    • Open Neuroplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Release Surgery (Microscope)
    • Internal Neurolysis
    • Microscopic Nerve Release
    • Nerve Decompression Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 64727: Internal neurolysis, requiring use of operating microscope (List separately in addition to code for neuroplasty) (Neuroplasty includes external neurolysis)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Laminectomy to Release Tethered Spinal Cord
    • Tethered Spinal Cord Release
    • Lumbar Spine Decompression
    • Spinal Cord Untethering Surgery
    • Lower Back Laminectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 63200: Laminectomy, with release of tethered spinal cord, lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Burr Hole for Brain Device Placement
    • Cranial burr hole
    • Brain catheter insertion
    • Cerebral monitoring device placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 61210: Burr hole(s); for implanting ventricular catheter, reservoir, EEG electrode(s), pressure recording device, or other cerebral monitoring device (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • CSF Shunt Revision (Brain Shunt Repair)
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Replacement
    • Brain Shunt Revision
    • Hydrocephalus Shunt Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 62230: Replacement or revision of cerebrospinal fluid shunt, obstructed valve, or distal catheter in shunt system

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Gilmer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gilmer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 784-3675 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gilmer accept in Southfield, MI?

    Dr. Gilmer in Southfield, MI 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 Michigan

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Citizens Rx

    • Health Alliance Plan (HAP)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gilmer's office located?

    Dr. Holly Gilmer's Primary Practice

    29275 Northwestern Hwy Ste 100

    Southfield, MI 48034

    (248) 784-3675

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    Dr. Holly Gilmer's Practice 2

    3555 W 13 Mile Rd Ste N220

    Royal Oak, MI 48073

    (877) 784-3667

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

    Dr. Gilmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881638930.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gilmer?

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

    What is Dr. Holly Gilmer's specialty?

    Dr. Gilmer is a Neurosurgeon near Southfield, MI. 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. Gilmer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Holly Gilmer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gilmer is affiliated with Ascension St. John Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Holly Gilmer accepting new patients in Southfield, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Holly Gilmer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Holly Gilmer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gilmer's office at (248) 784-3675 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Holly Gilmer?

    Please contact Dr. Gilmer's office at (248) 784-3675 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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