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Dr. George West, MD

Houston, TX

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    Who is Dr. West, Neurosurgeon in Houston, TX?

    Dr. George West, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. West is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. West’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. West’s office at (832) 522-8500.

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

      What languages does Dr. West speak?

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

      • English

      • Spanish

      What conditions does Dr. West treat?

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

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M542: Cervicalgia

      Also known as:

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

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
      • Back Pain
      • Sciatica
      • Left Lumbago and Sciatica
      • Left Back and Leg Pain
      • Left Sciatic Back Pain

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side

      Also known as:

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

      ICD-10 Codes:

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

      • 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:

      • Lower Back Pain with Sciatica (Right Side)
      • Back Pain
      • Sciatica
      • Right Sided Lumbago with Sciatica
      • Right Back Pain and Leg Nerve Pain
      • Right Sciatic Back Pain

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M5441: Lumbago with sciatica, right side

      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:

      • High Blood Pressure
      • Hypertension
      • Primary Hypertension
      • Essential Hypertension

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

      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
      • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
      • Meningeal tumor
      • Brain membrane tumor

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

      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

      Does Dr. West accept my insurance?

      Dr. West accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (832) 522-8500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. West accept in Houston, TX?

      Dr. West in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • All Other Third Party

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Devoted Health

      • Express Scripts

      • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

      • Humana

      • Medicare

      • Mutual of Omaha

      • Other Health Care Provider

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. West's office located?

      Dr. George West's Primary Practice

      18500 Katy Fwy

      Houston, TX 77094

      (832) 522-8500

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      Dr. George West's Practice 2

      16605 Southwest Fwy

      Sugar Land, TX 77479

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      Dr. George West's Practice 3

      18220 State Highway 249

      Houston, TX 77070

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

      Dr. West's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528074135.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. West?

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

      What is Dr. George West's specialty?

      Dr. West is a Neurosurgeon near Houston, TX. 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. West to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. George West affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      No, West is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: HCA HealthONE Swedish. 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

      Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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      Is George West accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

      Yes, Dr. George West is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. George West offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. West's office at (832) 522-8500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with George West?

      Please contact Dr. West's office at (832) 522-8500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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