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Dr. John Knightly, MD

Dr. John Knightly, MD

Cedar Knolls, NJ

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Knightly, Neurosurgeon in Cedar Knolls, NJ?

    Dr. John Knightly, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Cedar Knolls, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Knightly graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at Barrow Neur Inst St Jos Hp Mc, Neurological Surgery; Nat'L Naval Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Knightly is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knightly’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knightly’s office at (862) 260-4265.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Knightly?

    Dr. John Knightly, 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. Knightly empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Concussion, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Surgery-Complex, Spinal Tumors, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Cedar Knolls/NJ community, Dr. Knightly is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Barrow Neur Inst St Jos Hp Mc, Neurological Surgery; Nat'L Naval Med Ctr, General Surgery | Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program

    • Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj | Rutgers

    Is Dr. Knightly board certified in Neurosurgeon?

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

    What languages does Dr. Knightly speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Knightly treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Knightly 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. Knightly. 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 Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal 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:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    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:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Lower Back and Tailbone Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region with Radiculopathy
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5117: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Back Pain
    • Low Back Pain
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
    • M4317: Spondylolisthesis, lumbosacral region

    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:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Ataxia
    • Movement Disorder
    • Loss of Coordination
    • Clumsiness
    • Balance Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R270: Ataxia, unspecified

    Does Dr. Knightly accept my insurance?

    Dr. Knightly accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (862) 260-4265 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Knightly accept in Cedar Knolls, NJ?

    Dr. Knightly in Cedar Knolls, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Braven Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Knightly's office located?

    Dr. John Knightly's Primary Practice

    197 Ridgedale Ave Ste 225

    Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

    (862) 260-4265

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    Dr. John Knightly's Practice 2

    310 Madison Ave Ste 200

    Morristown, NJ 07960

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

    Dr. Knightly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912964008.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knightly?

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

    What is Dr. John Knightly's specialty?

    Dr. Knightly is a Neurosurgeon near Cedar Knolls, NJ. 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. Knightly to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Knightly affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Knightly is affiliated with Overlook Medical Center, Morristown 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is John Knightly accepting new patients in Cedar Knolls, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. John Knightly is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Knightly offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Knightly's office at (862) 260-4265 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Knightly?

    Please contact Dr. Knightly's office at (862) 260-4265 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Knightly have?

    Dr. John Knightly is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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