Dr. John Macfarlane, MD

Fillmore, UT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Macfarlane, Neurosurgeon in Fillmore, UT?

Dr. John Macfarlane, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Fillmore, UT. He is board certified. Dr. Macfarlane completed his residency at Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Macfarlane is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Macfarlane’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Macfarlane’s office at (801) 507-9950.

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

Residency: Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut

Is Dr. Macfarlane board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

Yes, Dr. John Macfarlane, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

What languages does Dr. Macfarlane speak?

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

English
Italian

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

As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Macfarlane 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. Macfarlane. 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:

Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
Neck Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Neck Injuries and Disorder
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:

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

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:

Neck Disc Displacement
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Slipped Disc in Neck
Herniated Disc in Neck
Cervical Disc Protrusion

ICD-10 Codes:

M5020: Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region

Also known as:

Joint Fusion Status
Surgical Joint Fusion
Arthrodesis History
Fused Joint

ICD-10 Codes:

Z981: Arthrodesis status

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

As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Macfarlane 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. Macfarlane. 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:

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:

Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
Spine Autograft
Local Bone Harvest for Spine
Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

CPT Codes:

20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (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)

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:

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:

Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

CPT Codes:

63048: 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; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Does Dr. Macfarlane accept my insurance?

Dr. Macfarlane accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (801) 507-9950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Macfarlane accept in Fillmore, UT?

Dr. Macfarlane in Fillmore, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
Humana
Intermountain Health
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Macfarlane's office located?

Dr. John Macfarlane's Primary Practice

700 S Highway 99 Ste 3

Fillmore, UT 84631

(801) 507-9950

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What hospitals are Dr. Macfarlane affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Macfarlane has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Intermountain Medical Center,Murray, UT

Gold Standard Top Hospital

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 5 Procedures

Mckay-Dee Hospital,Ogden, UT

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 3 Procedures

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

Dr. Macfarlane's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679533343.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Macfarlane?

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

What is Dr. John Macfarlane's specialty?

Dr. Macfarlane is a Neurosurgeon near Fillmore, UT.

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. John Macfarlane affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Macfarlane is affiliated with Intermountain Medical Center, Mckay-Dee 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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