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Dr. Gregory Balturshot, MD

Dr. Gregory Balturshot, MD

Neurosurgeon

Columbus, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Balturshot, Neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH?

    Dr. Gregory Balturshot, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Balturshot graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Oh State Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Balturshot is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balturshot’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balturshot’s office at (614) 261-0073.

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

    • Residency: Oh State Univ Hosp, General Surgery | Ohio State University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh | Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States | Ohio State University / College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Balturshot speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Balturshot 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. Balturshot. 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • 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 Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Balturshot 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. Balturshot. 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)
    • 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:

    • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spine Autograft
    • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
    • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Balturshot accept my insurance?

    Dr. Balturshot accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 261-0073 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Balturshot accept in Columbus, OH?

    Dr. Balturshot in Columbus, OH 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

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual of Ohio

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Balturshot's office located?

    Dr. Gregory Balturshot's Primary Practice

    3525 Olentangy River Rd Ste 5310

    Columbus, OH 43214

    (614) 261-0073

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    Dr. Gregory Balturshot's Practice 2

    1325 11th St

    Portsmouth, OH 45662

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    Dr. Gregory Balturshot's Practice 3

    393 E Town St

    Columbus, OH 43215

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

    Dr. Balturshot's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043216724.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balturshot?

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

    What is Dr. Gregory Balturshot's specialty?

    Dr. Balturshot is a Neurosurgeon near Columbus, OH.

    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 Dr. Gregory Balturshot affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Balturshot is affiliated with Ohiohealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, Knox Community Hospital, Ohiohealth Mansfield Hospital, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Uk King's Daughters Medical Center 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 Dr. Gregory Balturshot accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Gregory Balturshot is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gregory Balturshot offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Balturshot's office at (614) 261-0073 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gregory Balturshot?

    Please contact Dr. Balturshot's office at (614) 261-0073 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Balturshot's office located?

    Dr. Balturshot's offices are located in Columbus, OH and Portsmouth, OH.