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Dr. Damirez Fossett, MD

Dr. Damirez Fossett, MD

Silver Spring, MD

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    Who is Dr. Fossett, Neurosurgeon in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Damirez Fossett, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Fossett completed his residency at Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Neurological Surgery; Geo Washington Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Fossett is fluent in English, Amharic, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fossett’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fossett’s office at (202) 232-4121.

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

    • Residency: Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Neurological Surgery; Geo Washington Univ Hosp, General Surgery | Geo Washington University Hospital

    • Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md

    Is Dr. Fossett board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Damirez Fossett, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Fossett speak?

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

    • Amharic

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Fossett treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Fossett 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. Fossett. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Concussion
    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI
    • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Brain Concussion
    • Head Concussion
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    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 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:

    • Concussion
    • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
    • mTBI
    • Brain Contusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S060X1A: Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Endocrine or Nervous System Tumor of Unspecified Behavior
    • Endocrine Gland Neoplasm
    • Nervous System Neoplasm
    • Unspecified Gland Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D497: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of endocrine glands and other parts of nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Brain Cancer
    • Brain Tumor
    • Metastatic brain cancer
    • Brain metastases
    • Cancer spread to brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain

    Does Dr. Fossett accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fossett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 232-4121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fossett accept in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Fossett in Silver Spring, MD 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)

    • District of Columbia

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fossett's office located?

    Dr. Damirez Fossett's Primary Practice

    2101 Medical Park Dr Ste 305

    Silver Spring, MD 20902

    (202) 232-4121

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    Dr. Damirez Fossett's Practice 2

    2041 Georgia Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20060

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

    Dr. Fossett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184610032.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fossett?

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

    What is Dr. Damirez Fossett's specialty?

    Dr. Fossett is a Neurosurgeon near Silver Spring, MD. 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. Fossett to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Damirez Fossett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Fossett is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Howard University Hospital. 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

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    Is Damirez Fossett accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Damirez Fossett is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Damirez Fossett offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fossett's office at (202) 232-4121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Damirez Fossett?

    Please contact Dr. Fossett's office at (202) 232-4121 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Damirez Fossett have?

    Dr. Damirez Fossett is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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