39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schell, Neurosurgeon in Saginaw, MI?
Dr. Gerald Schell, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Saginaw, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Schell graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine and completed his residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Mc Laren Reg Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Schell is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schell’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schell’s office at (989) 799-8712.
Where did Dr. Schell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Mc Laren Reg Med Ctr, General Surgery | S U N Y Upstate Medical University Hospital | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: MI STATE UNIV COLL HUMAN MEDICINE | Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
Is Dr. Schell board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Gerald Schell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Schell speak?
Dr. Schell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Schell treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Schell 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. Schell. 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 and Tailbone Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Nerve Compression in Lumbosacral Spine
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4807: Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral region
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
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:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
What procedures does Dr. Schell perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Schell 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. Schell. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
- Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
- 64495: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
- Spinal Joint Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
- Epidural neurostimulator placement
- Percutaneous spinal stimulator
- SCS implant
CPT Codes:
- 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back) with Imaging
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral facet injection
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Neck/upper back pain injection
- Facet joint block
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 64492: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
- Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
- SCS Implantation
- Back Pain Stimulator Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
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)
Also known as:
- Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement
- Epidural Neurostimulator Surgery
- Pain Stimulator Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 63655: Laminectomy for implantation of neurostimulator electrodes, plate/paddle, epidural
Also known as:
- Nerve Ablation for Neck or Upper Back Pain
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Neck
- Cervical Facet Denervation
- Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64633: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, single facet joint
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
- Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
- Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
- Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
- Spine Nerve Ablation
CPT Codes:
- 64634: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Neck Spinal Fusion
- Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
- Lower Back Fusion Surgery
- Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
- Cervical Interbody Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Fusion
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
- 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)
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
- 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)
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:
- Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
- Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
- Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
- Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Back Bone Fusion
- SI Joint Fusion (MIS)
- Percutaneous Sacroiliac Arthrodesis
- Image-Guided SI Joint Fusion
- Sacroiliac Joint Stabilization
CPT Codes:
- 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 27279: Arthrodesis, Sacroiliac Joint, Percutaneous Or Minimally Invasive (Indirect Visualization), With Image Guidance, Includes Obtaining Bone Graft When Performed, And Placement Of Transfixation Device
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:
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Removal of Spinal Hardware
- Kyphoplasty for Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Lower Back Fusion
- Spinal Arthrodesis
- Spine Instrumentation Removal
- Back Hardware Removal
- Posterior Spinal Implant Removal
- Vertebral Augmentation (Lumbar)
- Percutaneous Kyphoplasty (Lower Back)
- Spine Fracture Repair (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
- 22852: Removal of posterior segmental instrumentation
- 22514: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; lumbar
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:
- Spinal Instrumentation Placement
- Spine Stabilization Hardware
- Posterior Spinal Fixation
- Harrington Rod Placement
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Schell accept my insurance?
Dr. Schell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (989) 799-8712 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schell accept in Saginaw, MI?
Dr. Schell in Saginaw, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Citizens Rx
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
Humana
McLaren Health Plan
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of North Dakota
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Schell's office located?
What is Dr. Schell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871584011.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schell
What is Dr. Gerald Schell's specialty?
Dr. Schell is a Neurosurgeon near Saginaw, MI. 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. Schell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gerald Schell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schell is affiliated with MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw, McLaren Flint, MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch, MyMichigan Medical Center Midland, UM Health - Sparrow Hospital Lansing, Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe 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 Gerald Schell accepting new patients in Saginaw, MI?
Yes, Dr. Gerald Schell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gerald Schell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schell's office at (989) 799-8712 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gerald Schell?
Please contact Dr. Schell's office at (989) 799-8712 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gerald Schell have?
Dr. Gerald Schell is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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