Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Coats, Neurosurgeon in Lighthouse Point, FL?
Dr. John Coats, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Lighthouse Point, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Coats graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency at Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Coats is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Coats’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Coats’s office at (954) 771-4251.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Coats?
Dr. John Coats, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Coats empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Spinal Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lighthouse Point/FL community, Dr. Coats is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Coats go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Neurological Surgery | Children's Hospital Program
Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin | Medical College of Wisconsin
What languages does Dr. Coats speak?
Dr. Coats and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Coats treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Coats 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. Coats. 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 Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar 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:
- Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M50122: Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy
- M50121: Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with radiculopathy
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Disorder at C5-C6 with Spinal Cord Compression
- Neck Disc Disorder at C4-C5 with Spinal Cord Compression
- Neck Disc Disorder at C6-C7 with Pinched Nerve
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- C5-C6 Myelopathy
- Spinal Cord Compression at C5-C6
- C5-C6 Disc Disease with Myelopathy
- C4-C5 Myelopathy
- Spinal Cord Compression at C4-C5
- C4-C5 Disc Disease with Myelopathy
- C6-C7 Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve at C6-C7
- C6-C7 Disc Disease with Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M50022: Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with myelopathy
- M50021: Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with myelopathy
- M50123: Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy
Also known as:
- Fall and hit an object
- Falls
- Accidental fall
- Unintentional fall
- Injury from falling
- Tumble
- Accidental Falls
- Unintentional Falls
- Falling Accidents
ICD-10 Codes:
- W0110XA: Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling with subsequent striking against unspecified object, initial encounter
- W1839XA: Other fall on same level, initial encounter
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:
- Joint Fusion Status
- Surgical Joint Fusion
- Arthrodesis History
- Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z981: Arthrodesis status
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
- Aching Back
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5489: Other dorsalgia
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47892: Other spondylosis, 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:
- Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Bursal Cyst (Other Site)
- Joint Disorder
- Fluid-filled sac in bursa
- Bursa lump
- Cyst on bursa
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7138: Other bursal cyst, other site
Does Dr. Coats accept my insurance?
Dr. Coats accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 771-4251 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Coats accept in Lighthouse Point, FL?
Dr. Coats in Lighthouse Point, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AvMed Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Truman Medical Centers
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Coats' office located?
Dr. John Coats' Primary Practice
1821 NE 25th St # 101
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
(954) 771-4251
Dr. John Coats' Practice 2
1930 NE 47th St Ste 200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 771-4251
What is Dr. Coats's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Coats's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679560874.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Coats?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Coats
What is Dr. John Coats's specialty?
Dr. Coats is a Neurosurgeon near Lighthouse Point, FL. 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. Coats to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Coats affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Coats is affiliated with Holy Cross Health 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
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Is John Coats accepting new patients in Lighthouse Point, FL?
Yes, Dr. John Coats is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Coats offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Coats's office at (954) 771-4251 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Coats?
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