Dr. John A. Engler, MD

Dr. Engler practices at UNC Health Rex in Raleigh, North Carolina, part of University of North Carolina Health Care System.

Dr. Engler's NPI, 1750587036, was assigned on June 25, 2007. Dr. Engler graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 2007. Dr. Engler's North Carolina license number on file is 2018-01242.

Dr. Engler's primary practice is UNC Health Rex, at 4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607 in Wake County. The practice phone is (919) 784-3100.

Dr. Engler's primary practice is UNC Health Rex in Raleigh, North Carolina, part of University of North Carolina Health Care System. Dr. Engler is also affiliated with UNC Health Johnston. The medical group on file is North Carolina Heart & Vascular Hospital. Dmand AI also links Dr. Engler to 1 more hospital, 3 group practices and clinics, 3 medical groups, 1 clinical lab and 1 therapy and rehab clinic, each named with a free account.

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Engler practices, 8 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

Neurological surgery is Dr. Engler's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207T00000X. Dr. Engler is board certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Engler's licenses on file in 4 states: North Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia and New York.

Dmand AI lists back and neck pain treatment without fusion, craniotomy, lower back pain, neck pain and spine problems, spinal fusion and thoracic spine disorders among the conditions Dr. Engler treats.

CMS data shows 251 Medicare services from Dr. Engler across 8 procedure codes in 2024, for 205 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $28,438 for them.

CMS counts 205 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Engler in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 102 patients. 75% of them have arthritis, and 75% have high blood pressure. 8% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.17, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Engler's median patient age at 70, with 59% women.

In 2024, Dr. Engler wrote 141 Medicare Part D claims for 70 patients. 94% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 77 of them, across 3 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $748 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 89 claims across 3 drugs.

CMS lists Dr. Engler as offering telehealth. CMS counts 42 procedures of laminectomy or laminotomy (partial removal of spine bones) by Dr. Engler, more than 72% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.

Dmand AI links 7 papers to Dr. Engler, published from 2015 to 2017. 2016 was the busiest year, with 3. The most frequent topics are Neurosurgical Procedures, Spinal Cord Injuries and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Engler's most frequent co-authors are Omar Tanweer, MD, David Harter, MD and Jeffrey H. Wisoff, MD.

CMS Open Payments shows 26 general payments to Dr. Engler from 5 drug and device companies from 2017 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 91% of the total. Boston Scientific Corporation paid the most, $544.

Dmand AI lists 5 awards for Dr. Engler, most recently Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal in 2018.

Dr. Engler graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 2007. Dr. Engler is a member of AANS and CNS.

Dr. Engler is in network with 18 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.