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Dr. Joseph Sherrill, MD

Dr. Joseph Sherrill, MD

Des Moines, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sherrill, Neurosurgeon in Des Moines, IA?

    Dr. Joseph Sherrill, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sherrill is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sherrill’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sherrill’s office at (515) 875-9560.

    What languages does Dr. Sherrill speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Sherrill treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Sherrill 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. Sherrill. 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
    • Lower Back and Tailbone 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
    • Lumbosacral Spinal Stenosis
    • Nerve Compression in Lumbosacral Spine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M4807: Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral region

    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 Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Degenerative Neck Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spondylolisthesis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip
    • Slipped Vertebra
    • Spinal Slip
    • Vertebral Displacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
    • M4310: Spondylolisthesis, site unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • Head Injury Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spinal Cord Condition
    • Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
    • Movement Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
    • Muscle and Joint Problems
    • Bone and Muscle Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    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. Sherrill accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sherrill accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 875-9560 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sherrill accept in Des Moines, IA?

    Dr. Sherrill in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Group Administrators Ltd

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • PreferredOne

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Sherrill's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Sherrill's Primary Practice

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 608

    Des Moines, IA 50309

    (515) 875-9560

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    Dr. Joseph Sherrill's Practice 2

    5950 University Ave

    West Des Moines, IA 50266

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    Dr. Joseph Sherrill's Practice 3

    1005 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 102A

    Ottumwa, IA 52501

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

    Dr. Sherrill's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407823131.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sherrill?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Sherrill's specialty?

    Dr. Sherrill is a Neurosurgeon near Des Moines, IA. 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. Sherrill to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Sherrill affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sherrill is affiliated with Unitypoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Joseph Sherrill accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Sherrill is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Sherrill offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sherrill's office at (515) 875-9560 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Sherrill?

    Please contact Dr. Sherrill's office at (515) 875-9560 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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