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Dr. Thomas Loftus, MD

Dr. Thomas Loftus, MD

Austin, TX

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Loftus, Neurosurgeon in Austin, TX?

    Dr. Thomas Loftus, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Loftus graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas and completed his residency at Usaf Sch Aerospace Med, Aerospace Medicine; Malcolm Grow Med Ctr, Family Medicine. He is a member of the Travis County Medical Society. Dr. Loftus is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Loftus’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Loftus’s office at (512) 836-0900.

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

    • Fellowship: Boone Hospital Center

    • Residency: Usaf Sch Aerospace Med, Aerospace Medicine; Malcolm Grow Med Ctr, Family Medicine | University of Missouri-Columbia Program

    • Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University | University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas

    Is Dr. Loftus board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Loftus, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Loftus speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Loftus treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Loftus 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. Loftus. 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:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Lower Back and Tailbone 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
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region with Radiculopathy
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5117: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Lumbosacral Spinal Stenosis
    • Nerve Compression in Lumbosacral Spine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M4807: Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral region

    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:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back and Pelvis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back/Pelvis
    • Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back-Pelvis Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
    • M4317: Spondylolisthesis, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Neck Disc Disorder with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain
    • Herniated Disc in Neck with Myelopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Neck affecting Spinal Cord
    • Cervical Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M50121: Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with radiculopathy
    • M50122: Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy
    • M5001: Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, high cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Upper Neck Disc Disorder with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Neck Disc Disease with Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5011: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, high 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:

    • 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:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration with Pain
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Chronic Low Back Pain from Discs
    • Discogenic Lumbar Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M51362: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Does Dr. Loftus accept my insurance?

    Dr. Loftus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 836-0900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Loftus accept in Austin, TX?

    Dr. Loftus in Austin, 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)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Loftus' office located?

    Dr. Thomas Loftus' Primary Practice

    2200 Park Bend Dr Ste 202

    Austin, TX 78758

    (512) 836-0900

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    Dr. Thomas Loftus' Practice 2

    5012 S US Highway 75 Ste 120

    Denison, TX 75020

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    Dr. Thomas Loftus' Practice 3

    3106 S W S Young Dr Ste 102

    Killeen, TX 76542

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Travis County Medical Society

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

    Dr. Loftus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548253503.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Loftus?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Loftus's specialty?

    Dr. Loftus is a Neurosurgeon near Austin, 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. Loftus to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Loftus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Loftus is affiliated with Northwest Hills Surgical 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 Thomas Loftus accepting new patients in Austin, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Loftus is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Loftus offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Loftus's office at (512) 836-0900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Loftus?

    Please contact Dr. Loftus's office at (512) 836-0900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Loftus have?

    Dr. Thomas Loftus is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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