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Dr. Clark Allen, MD

Dr. Clark Allen, MD

Blackfoot, ID

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Allen, Neurosurgeon in Blackfoot, ID?

    Dr. Clark Allen, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Blackfoot, ID with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Allen completed his residency at Va Commonwealth U Mcv Sch Med, Neurological Surgery; Va Commonwealth U Mcv Sch Med, General Surgery. He is a member of the Ameerican Association of Neurological Surgens. Dr. Allen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Allen’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Allen’s office at (208) 552-6210.

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

    • Residency: Va Commonwealth U Mcv Sch Med, Neurological Surgery; Va Commonwealth U Mcv Sch Med, General Surgery | Med College Va

    • Medical School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Allen board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Clark Allen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery since 2004

    What languages does Dr. Allen speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Allen treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Allen 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. Allen. 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 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
    • 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:

    • 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
    • Neck Spondylolisthesis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip
    • Slipped Neck Vertebra
    • Cervical Spine Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
    • M4312: Spondylolisthesis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Upper Neck Disc Disorder with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Disc Disorder at C6-C7 with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Disc Disorder at C4-C5 with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Disc Disorder at C5-C6 with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Neck Disc Disease with Nerve Pain
    • C6-C7 Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve at C6-C7
    • C6-C7 Disc Disease with Nerve Pain
    • C4-C5 Myelopathy
    • Spinal Cord Compression at C4-C5
    • C4-C5 Disc Disease with Myelopathy
    • C5-C6 Myelopathy
    • Spinal Cord Compression at C5-C6
    • C5-C6 Disc Disease with Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5011: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, high cervical region
    • M50123: Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy
    • M50021: Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with myelopathy
    • M50022: Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with myelopathy

    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
    • M5001: Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, high cervical region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    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:

    • Degenerative Disc Disease with Back Pain
    • Spinal Disc Degeneration
    • Lumbar Disc Degeneration
    • Discogenic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M51360: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain only

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar 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:

    • Mid-Neck Disc Degeneration
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Mid-Neck
    • Worn Mid-Neck Discs
    • Mid-Cervical Spondylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M50320: Other cervical disc degeneration, mid-cervical region, unspecified level

    Does Dr. Allen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Allen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (208) 552-6210 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Allen accept in Blackfoot, ID?

    Dr. Allen in Blackfoot, ID accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross of Idaho

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • OptumRx

    • PacificSource

    • State of Idaho

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Allen's office located?

    Dr. Clark Allen's Primary Practice

    315 W Idaho St

    Blackfoot, ID 83221

    (208) 552-6210

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    Dr. Clark Allen's Practice 2

    3302 Valencia Dr Ste 201

    Idaho Falls, ID 83404

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    Dr. Clark Allen's Practice 3

    3345 Potomac Way

    Idaho Falls, ID 83404

    (208) 552-6210

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Ameerican Association of Neurological Surgens

    Member

    2000

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

    Dr. Allen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780679126.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Allen?

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

    What is Dr. Clark Allen's specialty?

    Dr. Allen is a Neurosurgeon near Blackfoot, ID. 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. Allen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Clark Allen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Allen is affiliated with Bingham Memorial 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 Clark Allen accepting new patients in Blackfoot, ID?

    Yes, Dr. Clark Allen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Clark Allen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Allen's office at (208) 552-6210 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Clark Allen?

    Please contact Dr. Allen's office at (208) 552-6210 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Clark Allen have?

    Dr. Clark Allen is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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