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Dr. Gregory Castiglia, MD

Dr. Gregory Castiglia, MD

Amherst, NY

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Castiglia, Neurosurgeon in Amherst, NY?

    Dr. Gregory Castiglia, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Amherst, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Castiglia graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Castiglia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castiglia’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castiglia’s office at (716) 218-1000.

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

    • Residency: Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Neurological Surgery | SUNY/B Education Consortium Surgical Res Program | SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons

    What languages does Dr. Castiglia speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Castiglia treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Castiglia 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. Castiglia. 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:

    • 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 Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-Procedure Respiratory Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments
    • Pre-op lung check
    • Breathing assessment before surgery
    • Respiratory clearance for procedure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
    • Z01811: Encounter for preprocedural respiratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Fusion of Lower Back Spine
    • Fusion of Neck Spine
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Fused Lower Back Vertebrae
    • Lumbar Spine Fusion
    • Lower Back Ankylosis
    • Fused Neck Vertebrae
    • Cervical Spine Fusion
    • Neck Ankylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4326: Fusion of spine, lumbar region
    • M4322: Fusion of spine, 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:

    • 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:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI
    • Head Injury Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter

    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 Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    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:

    • 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:

    • Hydrocephalus
    • Water on the brain
    • Brain fluid buildup
    • Enlarged ventricles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration with Pain
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Chronic Low Back Pain from Discs
    • Discogenic Lumbar Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M51362: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain

    Does Dr. Castiglia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Castiglia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 218-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Castiglia accept in Amherst, NY?

    Dr. Castiglia in Amherst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

    • HealthNow New York

    • Independent Health

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Castiglia's office located?

    Dr. Gregory Castiglia's Primary Practice

    40 George Karl Blvd Ste 200

    Amherst, NY 14221

    (716) 218-1000

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    Dr. Gregory Castiglia's Practice 2

    737 Main St

    Buffalo, NY 14203

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

    Dr. Castiglia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003891896.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castiglia?

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

    What is Dr. Gregory Castiglia's specialty?

    Dr. Castiglia is a Neurosurgeon near Amherst, NY. 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. Castiglia to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gregory Castiglia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Castiglia is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mount St. Mary’s 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 Gregory Castiglia accepting new patients in Amherst, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Gregory Castiglia is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gregory Castiglia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Castiglia's office at (716) 218-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gregory Castiglia?

    Please contact Dr. Castiglia's office at (716) 218-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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