Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 33 |
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Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD is a pediatric neurosurgeon in Durham, NC specializing in pediatric neurosurgery and spine surgery. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD is affiliated with Duke Health.
Hydrocephalus
Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.
Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.
In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 33 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 39 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD.
| Male | |
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| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 17 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 29 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 25 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 11 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 12 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 19 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 15 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 22 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD treated were depression, high cholesterol and hypertension.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1984. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery and has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (1984)
Residency: Duke University Medical Center (1991)
Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery
Licensed In: North Carolina
Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, TRICARE Prime Remote, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Alliance Health (*Beginning January 2026), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Duke Employee Plans, Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Duke Advantage (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only), Duke Options (*Beginning January 2026), Duke Basic, Duke USA (*Beginning January 2026), Ambetter, Experience Health, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, Vaya Health (*Beginning January 2026), Healthy Blue, Trillium (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, All Savers Fully Insured, Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only), First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna/CVS Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Partners (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).
According to our sources, Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 190 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Durham, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Herbert E. Fuchs, PhD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$50
Drug Infusion Systems - Neuro $50 |
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$9
Kick, Airo, Curve, Buzz, Node, Exact Trac, Novalis, TramaCad, Elements $9 |
| $58 |
Dr. Herbert Fuchs' medical specialty is spine surgery and pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Fuchs's areas of expertise include the following: chiari malformation, craniosynostosis, and hydrocephalus. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE. Before performing his residency at Duke University Medical Center and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Dr. Fuchs attended Duke University School of Medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Fuchs speaks German. He is affiliated with Duke Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inDurham, NC as reported by Duke Health.