Occipital Nerve Stimulator Removal: How Does it Work?

What is Occipital Nerve Stimulator Removal? 

Occipital nerve stimulation is a therapy for patients who are in need of headaches and craniofacial pain relief. The treatment involves an implantable device that includes a pulse generator and an electrode while the lead is placed into the subcutaneous tissue whereas the pulse generator is placed into a subcutaneous pocket such as the back, check, or abdomen. 

When it is time to remove the nerve stimulator, a short surgical intervention will be necessary. For patients who are trying to determine where to get their occipital nerve stimulator removed, there are many different surgical options. 

When is Removal Necessary?

How do you know it is time to remove your occipital nerve stimulator? A few things factor in. If you are not receiving adequate pain relief from the use of the occipital nerve stimulation, then it may be the right move to remove the device and look for different treatment options.  Other reasons such as needing to undergo another surgery or medical procedure, may require you to have the occipital nerve stimulator removed. 

Surgery That Puts You First

At Smith Medical, we are dedicated to premier patient care at an affordable price for everyone. Our state-of-the-art multispecialty facilities are operated by only the most talented of surgeons. The care provided at Smith Medical elevates the standard of typical surgical care.

We take pride in our competitive pricing. It is ideal for individuals or businesses with high deductibles or those who are self-insured at a large corporation. Our facility offers unbeatable quality and pricing even if you have no insurance. The cost of a procedure is the first thing a patient will consider when recommended for surgery, which is why cost transparency is a priority among our surgeons.

Our goal at Smith Medical is focused on transparency to ensure the patient is aware of the costs upfront. All fees are combined in package pricing, so our patients have clarity regarding rates.

Due to our physician ownership and management, we offer these prices. Since Smith Medical takes care of all its expenses, our objective is to provide you with the medical care you need at a reduced rate.

We focus on quality care, putting the patient and their needs before anything else. We wish to make the surgical care you need as stress-free as possible. Our commitment to providing you with the best quality care possible is immeasurable.

Smith Medical Cares

Smith Medical Surgical Care supports the Colorado, No Suprise Act that states, “Coloradans are protected from certain surprise medical bills under both state and federal law.”

Patients deserve to understand medical pricing costs for every single service that they engage with, including procedures or surgery. We agree. That’s why we have all of our surgery pricing right on our website. At Smith Medical we believe that it is a patient’s right to understand cost. Here’s what we are doing to make sure our patients are informed: 

  • Pricing Tool right on our website
  • Outlining every single procedure
  • Our upfront cost includes all service fees such as surgeon fees, anesthesia, pre-and post-appointments, and more. 

The Cost of our Occipital Nerve Stimulator Removal surgery can be found here

Smith Medical was founded by a board of directors and passionate physicians who wanted to provide direct surgical care to the general public. As the market shifts, Smith Medical recognizes patients as new payers who want to take control of their health and wellness.

From hip, knee, neck, or anything in between, Smith Medical offers quality care to every patient. At Smith Medical, we designed a surgical care model that provides patients with a clear understanding of pre-packaged services with direct pricing while providing comprehensive, premium care. To learn more contact us today.