28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lynch, Neurosurgeon in Reno, NV?
Dr. James Joseph Lynch, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Reno, NV with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Lynch graduated from Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mayo Clinic. He is a member of the Joint Section AANS / CNS Spine and Peripheral Nerve, Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, and American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Lynch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lynch’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lynch’s office at (775) 348-8800.
Where did Dr. Lynch go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Clinic
Medical School: University Of Dublin- Trinity Coll- Sch Of Physic- Dublin- Ireland | Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine
Is Dr. Lynch board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. James Joseph Lynch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Lynch speak?
Dr. Lynch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lynch treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Lynch 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. Lynch. 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:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar 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:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
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:
- 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
What procedures does Dr. Lynch perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Lynch performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lynch. 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:
- Lumbar Spinal Decompression Surgery
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Neck Vertebra Removal and Spinal Decompression
- Repeat Lumbar Disc Surgery (Laminotomy)
- Lower back nerve decompression
- Herniated disc surgery (lumbar)
- Transpedicular spinal decompression
- Spinal Decompression
- Transpedicular Decompression
- Nerve Root Decompression
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
- Cervical Corpectomy
- Vertebral Body Resection
- Lumbar re-exploration surgery
- Repeat herniated disc surgery
- Laminotomy with nerve decompression
- Lumbar foraminotomy
CPT Codes:
- 63056: Transpedicular approach with decompression of spinal cord, equina and/or nerve root(s) (eg, herniated intervertebral disc), single segment; lumbar (including transfacet, or lateral extraforaminal approach) (eg, far lateral herniated intervertebral disc)
- 63057: Transpedicular approach with decompression of spinal cord, equina and/or nerve root(s) (eg, herniated intervertebral disc), single segment; each additional segment, thoracic or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
- 63081: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, single segment
- 63042: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, reexploration, single interspace; lumbar
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Facetectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Neck Vertebra Removal for Spinal Cord Relief (Additional Segment)
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
- Cervical corpectomy (additional segment)
- Spinal cord decompression (neck, anterior)
- Vertebral body resection (cervical)
CPT Codes:
- 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63082: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, each additional segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Spinal Cage Insertion After Vertebra Removal
- Neck Spinal Fusion
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Intervertebral Device Implantation
- Spinal Corpectomy Reconstruction
- Vertebral Body Replacement with Fusion
- Spine Cage and Fusion Surgery
- Cervical Interbody Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Fusion
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
- Cervical Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion
- Neck Vertebrae Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
- 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22854: Insertion of intervertebral biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to vertebral corpectomy(ies) (vertebral body resection, partial or complete) defect, in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each contiguous defect (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
- 22554: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); cervical below C2
Also known as:
- Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spine Autograft
- Local Bone Harvest for Spine
- Spinal Fusion Bone Graft
CPT Codes:
- 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
- Anterior Spinal Fixation
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
- Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spine Allograft Placement
- Spinal Bone Graft
- Osteopromotive Material Spine
- Donor Bone Graft Spine
- Spine Fusion Material
CPT Codes:
- 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Fusion Level (Anterior)
- Anterior Interbody Fusion (Add-on)
- Extra Level Spine Fusion
- Spinal Segment Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22585: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Lynch accept my insurance?
Dr. Lynch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (775) 348-8800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lynch accept in Reno, NV?
Dr. Lynch in Reno, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
Prominence Health Plan
Renown Health / Hometown Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lynch's office located?
Dr. James Joseph Lynch's Primary Practice
9480 Double Diamond Pkwy Ste 200
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 348-8800
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 11 reviews
Office Experience
99% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
99% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
90% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. James Joseph Lynch an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Lynch has been rated and reviewed by 11 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Lynch, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
Joint Section AANS / CNS Spine and Peripheral Nerve
Member
Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Member
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Fellow
Awards
Top 10 Spine Surgeon to Know
Becker's Healthcare
Top 50 Spine Surgeons and Specialists to Know
Becker's Healthcare
Top 100 Spine Surgeons and Specialists to Know
Becker's Healthcare
Annual Spine Leadership Award
Becker's Healthcare
Publications
Biomechanical comparison of C1-2 posterior fixation techniques.
Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, 2005
C1 anatomy and dimensions relative to lateral mass screw placement.
Spine, 2007
What is Dr. Lynch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lynch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942291810.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lynch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lynch
What is Dr. James Joseph Lynch's specialty?
Dr. Lynch is a Neurosurgeon near Reno, NV. 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. Lynch to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Joseph Lynch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lynch is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Carson Valley Health Hospital, Tahoe Forest Hospital 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
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Is James Joseph Lynch accepting new patients in Reno, NV?
Yes, Dr. James Joseph Lynch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Joseph Lynch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lynch's office at (775) 348-8800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Joseph Lynch?
Please contact Dr. Lynch's office at (775) 348-8800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Joseph Lynch have?
Dr. James Joseph Lynch is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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