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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. 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 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 as a 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 a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Forage typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck 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 Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6200: Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage, unspecified

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Forage 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
    • Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
    • SCS Implantation
    • Back Pain Stimulator Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Also known as:

    • Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement
    • Epidural Neurostimulator Surgery
    • Pain Stimulator Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 63655: Laminectomy for implantation of neurostimulator electrodes, plate/paddle, epidural

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
    • Epidural neurostimulator placement
    • Percutaneous spinal stimulator
    • SCS implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural

    Also known as:

    • Replacement of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Generator
    • Cranial Neurostimulator Replacement
    • Deep Brain Stimulator Battery Change
    • Brain Stimulator Generator Exchange
    • Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 61886: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays

    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:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    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 Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Intermountain Health

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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

    2120 Airway Ave

    Kingman, AZ 86409

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    Dr. James Forage's Practice 3

    2585 Miracle Mile Ste 107

    Bullhead City, AZ 86442

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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.

    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 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, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Kingman Regional Medical Center 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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    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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