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59 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Jimenez, Neurosurgeon in Scottsbluff, NE?
Dr. Omar Jimenez, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Scottsbluff, NE with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 59 years and is board certified. Dr. Jimenez graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Neurological Surgery; U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Univ Campus, General Surgery. Dr. Jimenez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jimenez’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jimenez’s office at (308) 630-1947.
Where did Dr. Jimenez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Neurological Surgery; U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Univ Campus, General Surgery
Medical School: Universidade Federal Do Estado Do Rio De Janeiro | Mechanical Engineering
Is Dr. Jimenez board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Omar Jimenez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Jimenez speak?
Dr. Jimenez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Jimenez treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Jimenez 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. Jimenez. 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 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:
- 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Fusion of Neck Spine
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Fused Neck Vertebrae
- Cervical Spine Fusion
- Neck Ankylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4322: Fusion of spine, 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 Spine Fusion
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Fusion
- Lower Spine Arthrodesis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4327: Fusion of spine, lumbosacral region
What procedures does Dr. Jimenez perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Jimenez 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. Jimenez. 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 Nerve Block Injection
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Nerve Root Block
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64479: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, single level
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar Myelogram or CT Scan Injection
- Spinal injection for imaging
- Lumbar myelography injection
- CT scan contrast injection spine
CPT Codes:
- 62284: Injection procedure for myelography and/or computed tomography, lumbar
Also known as:
- Cervical or Thoracic Transforaminal Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI)
- Cervical nerve root block
- Thoracic nerve block with fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 64480: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 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)
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
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)
Does Dr. Jimenez accept my insurance?
Dr. Jimenez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (308) 630-1947 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jimenez accept in Scottsbluff, NE?
Dr. Jimenez in Scottsbluff, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna
Inland Empire
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Jimenez's office located?
Dr. Omar Jimenez's Primary Practice
2 W 42nd St Ste 2100
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 630-1947
What is Dr. Jimenez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jimenez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154351930.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jimenez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jimenez
What is Dr. Omar Jimenez's specialty?
Dr. Jimenez is a Neurosurgeon near Scottsbluff, NE. 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. Jimenez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Omar Jimenez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Jimenez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Banner Health - Community Hospital, Ogallala Community Hospital, Regional West Medical Center, Morrill County Community Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Omar Jimenez accepting new patients in Scottsbluff, NE?
Yes, Dr. Omar Jimenez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Omar Jimenez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jimenez's office at (308) 630-1947 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Omar Jimenez?
Please contact Dr. Jimenez's office at (308) 630-1947 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Omar Jimenez have?
Dr. Omar Jimenez is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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