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Dr. Lawrence Rapp, MD

Neurosurgeon

Pontiac, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rapp, Neurosurgeon in Pontiac, MI?

    Dr. Lawrence Rapp, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Pontiac, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Rapp graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Wm Beaumont Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Rapp is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rapp’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rapp’s office.

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

    • Residency: Wm Beaumont Hosp, General Surgery | LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Rapp board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Lawrence Rapp, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Rapp speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Rapp 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. Rapp. 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:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • 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:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical 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

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Rapp 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. Rapp. 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:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion

    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)
    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2

    Also known as:

    • Kyphoplasty for Thoracic Spine Fracture
    • Thoracic Vertebral Augmentation
    • Spine Fracture Repair (Kyphoplasty)
    • Backbone Compression Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 22513: 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; thoracic

    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:

    • 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:

    • Bone Marrow Aspiration for Spine Graft
    • Spine Bone Marrow Harvest
    • Autologous Bone Graft for Spine
    • Bone Marrow Aspiration (Spine)
    • Spine Bone Graft Material Collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20939: Bone marrow aspiration for bone grafting, spine surgery only, through separate skin or fascial incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
    • Spinal Navigation Surgery
    • Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
    • Image-Guided Spine Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Rapp accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rapp accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rapp accept in Pontiac, MI?

    Dr. Rapp in Pontiac, 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Paramount

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Rapp's office located?

    Dr. Lawrence Rapp's Primary Practice

    44405 Woodward Ave

    Pontiac, MI 48341

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    Dr. Lawrence Rapp's Practice 2

    7650 Dixie Hwy Ste 140

    Clarkston, MI 48346

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    Dr. Lawrence Rapp's Practice 3

    1854 W Auburn Rd

    Rochester Hills, MI 48309

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

    Dr. Rapp's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124008842.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rapp?

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

    What is Dr. Lawrence Rapp's specialty?

    Dr. Rapp is a Neurosurgeon near Pontiac, MI.

    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. Lawrence Rapp affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rapp is affiliated with Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Mclaren Flint, Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital, Dmc Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Mymichigan Medical Center Midland 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 Dr. Lawrence Rapp accepting new patients in Pontiac, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Lawrence Rapp is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lawrence Rapp offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rapp's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lawrence Rapp?

    Please contact Dr. Rapp's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Rapp's office located?

    Dr. Rapp's offices are located in Pontiac, MI, Clarkston, MI, and Rochester Hills, MI.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lawrence Rapp have?

    Dr. Lawrence Rapp is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.