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Dr. Stuart Kaplan, MD

Dr. Stuart Kaplan, MD

Las Vegas, NV

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kaplan, Neurosurgeon in Las Vegas, NV?

    Dr. Stuart Kaplan, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kaplan graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Dr. Kaplan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaplan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaplan’s office at (702) 835-0022.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kaplan?

    Dr. Stuart Kaplan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kaplan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Spinal Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Las Vegas/NV community, Dr. Kaplan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: St Louis Children's Hospital / St Louis, MO, Peds, Neurology | (Pediatric Surgery (Surgery)), ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ST. LOUIS, MO

    • Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital | Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis

    • Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

    Is Dr. Kaplan board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Stuart Kaplan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery , American Board of Neurological Surgery since 2004

    What languages does Dr. Kaplan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kaplan treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Kaplan 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. Kaplan. 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 Disc Displacement
    • Neck Disc Displacement
    • Neck Disc Disorder with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion
    • Slipped Disc in Neck
    • Herniated Disc in Neck
    • Cervical Disc Protrusion
    • Cervical Myelopathy
    • Spinal Cord Compression in Neck
    • Neck Disc Disease with Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
    • M5020: Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region
    • M5000: Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Nerve Compression in Lumbosacral Spine
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    What procedures does Dr. Kaplan perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Kaplan 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. Kaplan. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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)

    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:

    • 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 Pain Stimulator Device Revision or Removal
    • Spinal Neurostimulator Electrode Removal
    • Spinal neurostimulator removal
    • Spinal cord stimulator revision
    • Implanted pain device removal
    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Paddle Removal
    • Neurostimulator Electrode Excision
    • Laminotomy for SCS Electrode Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 63688: Revision or removal of implanted spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array
    • 63662: Removal of spinal neurostimulator electrode plate/paddle(s) placed via laminotomy or laminectomy, including fluoroscopy, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Neurostimulator Electrode Removal
    • Spinal Stimulator Electrode Removal
    • Percutaneous Neurostimulator Array Removal
    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Lead Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 63661: Removal of spinal neurostimulator electrode percutaneous array(s), including fluoroscopy, when performed

    Also known as:

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

    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
    • 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (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:

    • Application of Cranial Tongs or Frame
    • Skull Tongs Placement
    • Stereotactic Frame Application
    • Head Immobilization Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 20660: Application of cranial tongs, caliper, or stereotactic frame, including removal (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
    • Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Back Bone Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
    • Vertebral Fixation
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation
    • Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (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)

    Does Dr. Kaplan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kaplan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 835-0022 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kaplan accept in Las Vegas, NV?

    Dr. Kaplan in Las Vegas, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Partners Healthcare

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kaplan's office located?

    Dr. Stuart Kaplan's Primary Practice

    3012 S Durango Dr

    Las Vegas, NV 89117

    (702) 835-0022

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    Dr. Stuart Kaplan's Practice 2

    3061 S Maryland Pkwy Ste 200

    Las Vegas, NV 89109

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    Dr. Stuart Kaplan's Practice 3

    2471 Professional Ct

    Las Vegas, NV 89128

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

    Dr. Kaplan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508823824.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaplan?

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

    What is Dr. Stuart Kaplan's specialty?

    Dr. Kaplan is a Neurosurgeon near Las Vegas, 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. Kaplan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stuart Kaplan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kaplan is affiliated with MountainView Hospital 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

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    Is Stuart Kaplan accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?

    Yes, Dr. Stuart Kaplan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stuart Kaplan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kaplan's office at (702) 835-0022 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stuart Kaplan?

    Please contact Dr. Kaplan's office at (702) 835-0022 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stuart Kaplan have?

    Dr. Stuart Kaplan is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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