Dr. Philip Utter, MD

Shreveport, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Utter, Neurosurgeon in Shreveport, LA?

Dr. Philip Utter, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Utter graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Dr. Utter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Utter’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Utter’s office at (318) 629-5555.

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

Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine

What languages does Dr. Utter speak?

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

English

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

As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Utter 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. Utter. 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:

Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
Pre-op blood work
Lab tests before surgery
Pre-treatment lab assessment

ICD-10 Codes:

Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

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:

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:

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 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

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

As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Utter 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. Utter. 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:

Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
Neck Disc Replacement
Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
Cervical Total Disc Replacement
Lumbar Laminotomy
Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

CPT Codes:

22856: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical
63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar

Also known as:

Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
Laminectomy
Facetectomy
Foraminotomy
Spinal Stenosis Surgery

CPT Codes:

63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

Also known as:

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
Median Nerve Neuroplasty
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
Median Nerve Transposition

CPT Codes:

64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

Also known as:

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

CPT Codes:

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

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:

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. Utter accept my insurance?

Dr. Utter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 629-5555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Utter accept in Shreveport, LA?

Dr. Utter in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Gulf South Risk Services
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Utter's office located?

Dr. Philip Utter's Primary Practice

1500 Line Ave Ste 200

Shreveport, LA 71101

(318) 629-5555

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Dr. Philip Utter's Practice 2

301 W Fertitta Blvd Ste 4

Leesville, LA 71446

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Dr. Philip Utter's Practice 3

8961 Youree Dr

Shreveport, LA 71115

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What hospitals are Dr. Utter affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Utter has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Christus Highland Medical Center,Shreveport, LA

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 4 Procedures

Christus St. Michael Health System,Texarkana, TX

Ranked Carotid Artery Surgery

Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital,Alexandria, LA

Ranked General Surgery

Ranked in 4 Procedures

North Caddo Medical Center,Vivian, LA

Specialists Hospital Shreveport,Shreveport, LA

Willis - Knighton Medical Center,Shreveport, LA

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

Dr. Utter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073585477.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Utter?

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

What is Dr. Philip Utter's specialty?

Dr. Utter is a Neurosurgeon near Shreveport, LA.

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. Philip Utter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Utter is affiliated with Christus Highland Medical Center, Christus St. Michael Health System, Christus Central Louisiana Surgical 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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