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Dr. Gregory Lanford, MD

Nashville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lanford, Neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN?

    Dr. Gregory Lanford, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Lanford graduated from East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Lanford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lanford’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lanford’s office at (615) 222-7672.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, General Surgery | Vanderbilt University Hospital | University of Tennessee Program

    • Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn | East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Lanford board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Gregory Lanford, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Lanford speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lanford treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Lanford 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. Lanford. 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • 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 Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Lower Back and Tailbone 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
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region with Radiculopathy
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5117: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Mid-Neck Disc Disorder
    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Neck Disc Disorder at C6-C7 with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Mid-Cervical Disc Disease
    • Slipped Disc in Mid-Neck
    • Mid-Neck Disc Problems
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion
    • C6-C7 Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve at C6-C7
    • C6-C7 Disc Disease with Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M50120: Mid-cervical disc disorder, unspecified level
    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
    • M50123: Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy

    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:

    • 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
    • M50121: Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with radiculopathy

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M5459: Other low back pain

    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:

    • 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:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Bursal Cyst (Other Site)
    • Joint Disorder
    • Fluid-filled sac in bursa
    • Bursa lump
    • Cyst on bursa

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7138: Other bursal cyst, other site

    Does Dr. Lanford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lanford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 222-7672 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lanford accept in Nashville, TN?

    Dr. Lanford in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lanford's office located?

    Dr. Gregory Lanford's Primary Practice

    2011 Murphy Ave Ste 301

    Nashville, TN 37203

    (615) 222-7672

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    Dr. Gregory Lanford's Practice 2

    2009 Memorial Blvd

    Springfield, TN 37172

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    Dr. Gregory Lanford's Practice 3

    2214 Elliston Pl Ste 200

    Nashville, TN 37203

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

    Dr. Lanford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700856994.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lanford?

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

    What is Dr. Gregory Lanford's specialty?

    Dr. Lanford 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. Lanford to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lanford is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital For Specialty Surgery, Maury Regional Medical Center, Jennie Stuart 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 Gregory Lanford accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?

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

    Does Dr. Gregory Lanford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lanford's office at (615) 222-7672 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gregory Lanford?

    Please contact Dr. Lanford's office at (615) 222-7672 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gregory Lanford have?

    Dr. Gregory Lanford is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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