Dr. James Leiphart, MD

Fairfax, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Leiphart, Neurosurgeon in Fairfax, VA?

Dr. James Leiphart, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Fairfax, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Leiphart is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leiphart’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leiphart’s office at (571) 472-4100.

Is Dr. Leiphart board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

Yes, Dr. James Leiphart, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

What languages does Dr. Leiphart speak?

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

English

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

As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Leiphart 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. Leiphart. 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:

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

ICD-10 Codes:

S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

Also known as:

Other Specified Aftercare
Specific post-op care
Specialized recovery care
Follow-up for specific procedures

ICD-10 Codes:

Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

Also known as:

Benign Meningioma
Benign Tumor
Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
Meningeal tumor
Brain membrane tumor

ICD-10 Codes:

D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

Also known as:

Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
Epilepsy
Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
Seizure disorder
Convulsive disorder
Falling sickness

ICD-10 Codes:

G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

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

As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Leiphart 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. Leiphart. 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:

Brain Neurostimulator Device Placement
Cranial neurostimulator insertion
Deep brain stimulation device placement
Brain pacemaker implantation
Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement

CPT Codes:

61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array

Also known as:

Implantable Pain Pump Placement
Intrathecal Drug Pump Implantation
Epidural Drug Pump Placement
Programmable Pain Pump Surgery

CPT Codes:

62362: Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion; programmable pump, including preparation of pump, with or without programming

Does Dr. Leiphart accept my insurance?

Dr. Leiphart accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (571) 472-4100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Leiphart accept in Fairfax, VA?

Dr. Leiphart in Fairfax, VA 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
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Leiphart's office located?

Dr. James Leiphart's Primary Practice

8081 Innovation Park Dr Ste 900

Fairfax, VA 22031

(571) 472-4100

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Dr. James Leiphart's Practice 2

3300 Gallows Rd

Falls Church, VA 22042

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Dr. James Leiphart's Practice 3

4320 Seminary Rd

Alexandria, VA 22304

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What hospitals are Dr. Leiphart affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Leiphart has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Inova Fairfax Hospital,Falls Church, VA

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 6 Procedures

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital,Fairfax, VA

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Inova Loudoun Hospital,Leesburg, VA

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked Mastectomy

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

Dr. Leiphart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902874985.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leiphart?

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

What is Dr. James Leiphart's specialty?

Dr. Leiphart is a Neurosurgeon near Fairfax, VA.

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. James Leiphart affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Leiphart is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Loudoun 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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