Dr. Benjamin Gelber, MD

Lincoln, NE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Gelber, Neurosurgeon in Lincoln, NE?

Dr. Benjamin Gelber, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Lincoln, NE. He is board certified. Dr. Gelber graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Neurological Surgery; U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, General Surgery. Dr. Gelber is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gelber’s office at (402) 475-3100.

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

Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Neurological Surgery; U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, General Surgery
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny | State University of New York Upstate Medical University

Is Dr. Gelber board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Gelber, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

What languages does Dr. Gelber speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Gelber typically treat?

As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Gelber 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. Gelber. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

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 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:

Essential Tremor
Tremor
Essential tremor
Familial Tremor
Benign Essential Tremor

ICD-10 Codes:

G250: Essential tremor

What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Gelber typically perform?

As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Gelber 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. Gelber. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Brain Neurostimulator Device Placement
Cranial neurostimulator insertion
Deep brain stimulation device placement
Brain pacemaker implantation
Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement

CPT Codes:

61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array

Does Dr. Gelber accept my insurance?

Dr. Gelber accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 475-3100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Gelber accept in Lincoln, NE?

Dr. Gelber in Lincoln, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene Corporation
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Gelber's office located?

Medical Tower B #305

2222 S 16th St Ste 305

Lincoln, NE 68502

(402) 475-3100

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What hospitals are Dr. Gelber affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Gelber has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Bryan East Campus,Lincoln, NE

Ranked in 2 Procedures

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

Dr. Gelber's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922086644.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gelber?

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

What is Dr. Benjamin Gelber's specialty?

Dr. Gelber is a Neurosurgeon near Lincoln, NE.

What does a Neurosurgeon do?

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.

Is Dr. Benjamin Gelber affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Gelber is affiliated with Bryan East Campus 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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