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Dr. James Brennan, MD

Dr. James Brennan, MD

Norfolk, VA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brennan, Neurosurgeon in Norfolk, VA?

    Dr. James Brennan, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Brennan graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University and completed his residency at Univ Of Ok Coll Of Med, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Brennan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brennan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brennan’s office at (757) 252-9140.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Ok Coll Of Med, Neurological Surgery | University Of Ok College Of Med | University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Albany Medical College of Union University

    Is Dr. Brennan board certified in Neurosurgeon?

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

    What languages does Dr. Brennan speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Brennan treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Brennan 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. Brennan. 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 Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Degenerative Neck Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    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:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    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:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Spine Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Back
    • Vertebral Fracture
    • Thoracic Spine Fracture
    • Compression Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S22080D: Wedge compression fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • vertebral low back pain
    • spine-related low back pain
    • discogenic low back pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

    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

    Does Dr. Brennan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brennan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 252-9140 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brennan accept in Norfolk, VA?

    Dr. Brennan in Norfolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of North Carolina

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Brennan's office located?

    Dr. James Brennan's Primary Practice

    301 Riverview Ave Ste 202A

    Norfolk, VA 23510

    (757) 252-9140

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    Dr. James Brennan's Practice 2

    6251 E Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 300

    Norfolk, VA 23502

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    Dr. James Brennan's Practice 3

    4000 Coliseum Dr Ste 200A

    Hampton, VA 23666

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

    Dr. Brennan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447217666.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brennan?

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

    What is Dr. James Brennan's specialty?

    Dr. Brennan is a Neurosurgeon near Norfolk, VA. 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. Brennan to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Brennan is affiliated with Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Careplex 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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    Is James Brennan accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?

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

    Does Dr. James Brennan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brennan's office at (757) 252-9140 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Brennan?

    Please contact Dr. Brennan's office at (757) 252-9140 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Brennan have?

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

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