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Dr. Elias Dagnew, MD

Johns Creek, GA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dagnew, Neurosurgeon in Johns Creek, GA?

    Dr. Elias Dagnew, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Johns Creek, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dagnew graduated from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis and completed his residency at University Hosp, Inc, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Dagnew is fluent in English, Amharic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dagnew’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dagnew’s office at (404) 446-4424.

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

    • Residency: University Hosp, Inc, Neurological Surgery

    • Medical School: Washington Center / School of Medicine | Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis | Washington University of Health and Sciences

    What languages does Dr. Dagnew speak?

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

    • Amharic

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Dagnew typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Dagnew 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. Dagnew. 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 Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Lumbago and Sciatica
    • Back and Leg Pain
    • Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5440: Lumbago with sciatica, unspecified side

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar region

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Dagnew typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Dagnew 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. Dagnew. 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:

    • 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:

    • Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
    • Spinal Navigation Surgery
    • Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
    • Image-Guided Spine Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

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

    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)
    • 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)

    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:

    • Spinal Instrumentation Placement
    • Spine Stabilization Hardware
    • Posterior Spinal Fixation
    • Harrington Rod Placement
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Dagnew accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dagnew accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 446-4424 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dagnew accept in Johns Creek, GA?

    Dr. Dagnew in Johns Creek, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Dagnew's office located?

    Dr. Elias Dagnew also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Elias Dagnew's Primary Practice

    9635 Ventana Way Ste 201

    Johns Creek, GA 30022

    (404) 446-4424

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    Dr. Elias Dagnew's Practice 2

    4355 Johns Creek Pkwy

    Suwanee, GA 30024

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    Dr. Elias Dagnew's Practice 3

    5491 Roswell Rd Ste B

    Sandy Springs, GA 30342

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Elias Dagnew?

    Dr. Dagnew has appointments available at his Johns Creek, GA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition

    Patients give Dr. Elias Dagnew an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Dagnew has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Dagnew, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Dagnew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962408930.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dagnew?

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

    What is Dr. Elias Dagnew's specialty?

    Dr. Dagnew is a Neurosurgeon near Johns Creek, GA.

    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. Elias Dagnew affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dagnew is affiliated with Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Northside Hospital Cherokee, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory University Hospital 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 Elias Dagnew accepting new patients in Johns Creek, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Elias Dagnew is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elias Dagnew offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dagnew, or call (404) 446-4424 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Elias Dagnew?

    Yes, Dr. Dagnew offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Dagnew, or call (404) 446-4424 for more information.

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