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Who is Dr. Schooley, Neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN?
Dr. William Schooley, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Schooley graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery; Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, General Surgery. Dr. Schooley is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schooley’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schooley’s office at (615) 986-1256.
Where did Dr. Schooley go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery; Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, General Surgery | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Is Dr. Schooley board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. William Schooley, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Schooley speak?
Dr. Schooley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Schooley treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Schooley 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. Schooley. 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:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
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:
- 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:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Fusion of Lower Back Spine
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Fused Lower Back Vertebrae
- Lumbar Spine Fusion
- Lower Back Ankylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4326: Fusion of spine, lumbar region
What procedures does Dr. Schooley perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Schooley 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. Schooley. 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:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
- Spinal Catheter Placement for Long-Term Medication
- Epidural neurostimulator placement
- Percutaneous spinal stimulator
- SCS implant
- Intrathecal Catheter Implantation
- Epidural Catheter for Pain Pump
- Spinal Drug Delivery System
CPT Codes:
- 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural
- 62350: Implantation, revision or repositioning of tunneled intrathecal or epidural catheter, for long-term medication administration via an external pump or implantable reservoir/infusion pump; without laminectomy
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:
- Spinal Pain Stimulator Device Revision or Removal
- Revision or Replacement of Spinal Neurostimulator Electrodes
- Spinal Neurostimulator Electrode Removal
- Spinal neurostimulator removal
- Spinal cord stimulator revision
- Implanted pain device removal
- Spinal cord stimulator electrode revision
- Neurostimulator lead replacement
- Spinal pain stimulator adjustment
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Paddle Removal
- Neurostimulator Electrode Excision
- Laminotomy for SCS Electrode Removal
CPT Codes:
- 63688: Revision or removal of implanted spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array
- 63663: Revision including replacement, when performed, of spinal neurostimulator electrode percutaneous array(s), including fluoroscopy, when performed
- 63662: Removal of spinal neurostimulator electrode plate/paddle(s) placed via laminotomy or laminectomy, including fluoroscopy, when performed
Also known as:
- Spinal Neurostimulator Electrode Removal
- Spinal Stimulator Electrode Removal
- Percutaneous Neurostimulator Array Removal
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Lead Removal
CPT Codes:
- 63661: Removal of spinal neurostimulator electrode percutaneous array(s), including fluoroscopy, when performed
Also known as:
- Implantable Pain Pump Placement
- Intrathecal Drug Pump Implantation
- Epidural Drug Pump Placement
- Programmable Pain Pump Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 62362: Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion; programmable pump, including preparation of pump, with or without programming
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- Percutaneous Nerve Stimulator Placement
- Electrode Array Implantation (Peripheral Nerve)
- Nerve Pain Stimulator
CPT Codes:
- 64555: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; peripheral nerve (excludes sacral nerve)
Also known as:
- Neurostimulator Device Implantation (Peripheral, Sacral, or Gastric)
- Nerve Stimulator Implant
- Sacral Neuromodulation Device
- Gastric Stimulator Placement
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
CPT Codes:
- 64590: Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
- Removal of Spinal Pain Catheter
- Intrathecal Catheter Removal
- Epidural Catheter Removal
- Spinal Drug Delivery Catheter Removal
CPT Codes:
- 62355: Removal of previously implanted intrathecal or epidural catheter
Also known as:
- Removal of Pain Pump or Reservoir
- Intrathecal pump removal
- Epidural reservoir removal
- Spinal drug pump removal
CPT Codes:
- 62365: Removal of subcutaneous reservoir or pump, previously implanted for intrathecal or epidural infusion
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:
- 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:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Neck Spinal Fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
- Lower Back Fusion Surgery
- Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
- Cervical Interbody Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Fusion
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
- 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:
- 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 Fusion (Additional Level)
- Additional Spinal Fusion Level (Anterior)
- Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
- Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Back Bone Fusion
- Anterior Interbody Fusion (Add-on)
- Extra Level Spine Fusion
- Spinal Segment Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 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)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Lower Back Fusion
- Spinal Arthrodesis
CPT Codes:
- 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
Also known as:
- Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
- Vertebral Fixation
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
- Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
- Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 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. Schooley accept my insurance?
Dr. Schooley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 986-1256 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schooley accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Schooley in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Schooley's office located?
Dr. William Schooley's Primary Practice
2400 Patterson St Ste 319
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 986-1256
What is Dr. Schooley's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schooley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033190954.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schooley?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schooley
What is Dr. William Schooley's specialty?
Dr. Schooley is a Neurosurgeon near Nashville, TN. 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. Schooley to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Schooley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schooley is affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center, Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, Maury Regional Medical Center, West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, TriStar Summit Medical Center 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 William Schooley accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. William Schooley is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Schooley offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schooley's office at (615) 986-1256 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Schooley?
Please contact Dr. Schooley's office at (615) 986-1256 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Schooley have?
Dr. William Schooley is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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