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Who is Dr. Velimirovic, Neurosurgeon in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Bratislav Velimirovic, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Velimirovic completed his residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Northwestern University McGaw Med Center Chicago. Dr. Velimirovic is fluent in English, Serbian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velimirovic’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velimirovic’s office at (915) 703-3745.
Where did Dr. Velimirovic go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital Northwestern University McGaw Med Center Chicago
Medical School: University Of Belgrade
Is Dr. Velimirovic board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Bratislav Velimirovic, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Velimirovic speak?
Dr. Velimirovic and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Serbian
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Velimirovic typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Velimirovic 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. Velimirovic. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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 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:
- Spinal Instability in Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Instability
- Unstable Lower Back Joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M532X6: Spinal instabilities, lumbar region
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Velimirovic typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Velimirovic 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. Velimirovic. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
- Spine fusion surgery lower back
- Lumbar arthrodesis
- 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)
- 22633: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar;
- 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:
- 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)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spinal Decompression Surgery
- Spinal Fusion Exploration
- Lower back nerve decompression
- Herniated disc surgery (lumbar)
- Transpedicular spinal decompression
- Spine fusion check
- Investigate spinal fusion
- Spinal fusion revision assessment
CPT Codes:
- 63056: Transpedicular approach with decompression of spinal cord, equina and/or nerve root(s) (eg, herniated intervertebral disc), single segment; lumbar (including transfacet, or lateral extraforaminal approach) (eg, far lateral herniated intervertebral disc)
- 22830: Exploration of spinal fusion
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)
Does Dr. Velimirovic accept my insurance?
Dr. Velimirovic accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 703-3745 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velimirovic accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Velimirovic in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Velimirovic's office located?
Dr. Bratislav Velimirovic's Primary Practice
11331 James Watt Dr Ste 300
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 703-3745
What is Dr. Velimirovic's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velimirovic's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477533081.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velimirovic?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velimirovic
What is Dr. Bratislav Velimirovic's specialty?
Dr. Velimirovic is a Neurosurgeon near El Paso, TX.
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 this Dr. Bratislav Velimirovic affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Velimirovic is affiliated with The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus, University Medical Center Of El Paso, The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus, The Hospitals Of Providence - Sierra Campus, Memorial Medical Center - Las Cruces, Nm, Christus Health 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 Bratislav Velimirovic accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?
Yes, Dr. Bratislav Velimirovic is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bratislav Velimirovic offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velimirovic's office at (915) 703-3745 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bratislav Velimirovic?
Please contact Dr. Velimirovic's office at (915) 703-3745 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bratislav Velimirovic have?
Dr. Bratislav Velimirovic is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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