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Dr. James Forage, MD

Dr. James Forage, MD

Henderson, NV

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Forage, Neurosurgeon in Henderson, NV?

    Dr. James Forage, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Henderson, NV with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Forage graduated from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis and completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Forage is fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forage’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forage’s office at (702) 896-0940.

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

    • Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Neurological Surgery

    • Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis | Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis | Washington University of Health and Sciences

    Is Dr. Forage board certified in Neurosurgeon?

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

    What languages does Dr. Forage speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Forage treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Forage 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. Forage. 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:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinsonism
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6200: Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Sciatica
    • Pinched Nerve in Lumbosacral Spine
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4727: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar 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:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Brain Disease
    • Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor
    • Cerebral meningeal tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges

    Also known as:

    • Brain Growth of Unknown Type
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain tumor of unknown nature
    • Brain lesion of unknown behavior
    • Indeterminate brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
    • Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-neurological surgery care
    • Brain surgery aftercare
    • Spine surgery aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
    • After Surgery
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Wound dressing care
    • Post-op dressing change
    • Surgical wound management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Does Dr. Forage accept my insurance?

    Dr. Forage accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 896-0940 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Forage accept in Henderson, NV?

    Dr. Forage in Henderson, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • IHC / SelectHealth

    • Medicare

    • Scan Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Forage's office located?

    Dr. James Forage's Primary Practice

    861 Coronado Center Dr Ste 200

    Henderson, NV 89052

    (702) 896-0940

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    Dr. James Forage's Practice 2

    3061 S Maryland Pkwy Ste 200

    Las Vegas, NV 89109

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    Dr. James Forage's Practice 3

    8530 W Sunset Rd

    Las Vegas, NV 89113

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

    Dr. Forage's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699732917.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forage?

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

    What is Dr. James Forage's specialty?

    Dr. Forage is a Neurosurgeon near Henderson, NV. 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. Forage to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Forage affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Forage is affiliated with Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, St. Rose Dominican Hospital - Siena Campus, Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center, St. Rose Dominican Hospital - San Martin Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is James Forage accepting new patients in Henderson, NV?

    Yes, Dr. James Forage is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Forage offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Forage's office at (702) 896-0940 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Forage?

    Please contact Dr. Forage's office at (702) 896-0940 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Forage have?

    Dr. James Forage is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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