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Dr. Christopher Kager, MD

Dr. Christopher Kager, MD

Lancaster, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kager, Neurosurgeon in Lancaster, PA?

    Dr. Christopher Kager, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Lancaster, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Kager graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at University Hosp, Inc, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Kager is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kager’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kager’s office.

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

    • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    • Residency: University Hosp, Inc, Neurological Surgery | University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

    Is Dr. Kager board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Kager, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Kager speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kager treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Kager 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. Kager. 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 Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back 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
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Mid-Neck Disc Disorder
    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Lower Back and Sacrum Disc Displacement
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Mid-Cervical Disc Disease
    • Slipped Disc in Mid-Neck
    • Mid-Neck Disc Problems
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion
    • Slipped Disc in Lumbosacral Spine
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region
    • Lumbosacral Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M50120: Mid-cervical disc disorder, unspecified level
    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
    • M5127: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbosacral 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    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:

    • 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:

    • Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-neurological surgery care
    • Brain surgery aftercare
    • Spine surgery aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Displacement
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Neck
    • Herniated Disc in Neck
    • Bulging Disc in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M50222: Other cervical disc displacement at C5-C6 level

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    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:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Does Dr. Kager accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kager accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kager accept in Lancaster, PA?

    Dr. Kager in Lancaster, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital BlueCross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Kager's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Kager's Primary Practice

    1671 Crooked Oak Dr

    Lancaster, PA 17601

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    Dr. Christopher Kager's Practice 2

    426 Cloverleaf Rd

    Elizabethtown, PA 17022

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    Dr. Christopher Kager's Practice 3

    1510 Cornwall Rd

    Lebanon, PA 17042

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

    Dr. Kager's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205822103.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kager?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Kager's specialty?

    Dr. Kager is a Neurosurgeon near Lancaster, PA. 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. Kager to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Kager affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kager is affiliated with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital, Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Christopher Kager accepting new patients in Lancaster, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Kager is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Kager offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kager's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Kager?

    Please contact Dr. Kager's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Kager have?

    Dr. Christopher Kager is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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