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Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Professional interests include: fractures (broken bones), headache, head injury, and more.

5651 Frist Boulevard #400
Nashville, TN 37076

(615) 467-4633

Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD is a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN specializing in neurosurgery. Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD is affiliated with TriStar Health, TriStar Summit Medical Center and Ascension.

Office Locations

Ascension

5651 Frist Boulevard #400
Nashville, TN 37076

(615) 467-4633

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TriStar Summit Medical Center

5651 Frist Boulevard Suite 415
Hermitage, TN 37076

(615) 467-4633

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Some issues Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

In The News

“A neurosurgeon named Margaret MacGregor just lost a battle in federal court with another neurosurgeon, a fellow named L. David Rutberg.”—"It's Not Brain Surgery", CBS New York, February 2007

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
aspiration	11
blood draw	22
bone marrow tests	11
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	347
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
lab tests	12
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	40
spinal procedures	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
aspiration	14
bone marrow tests	14
decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	386
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	37
spinal procedures	50

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	24
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
bone marrow tests	15
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	306
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	20

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	102

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	23
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
blood draw	13
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	289
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	30
spinal procedures	42

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	214

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	50
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	48
doctor visit	221
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	26
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	85
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	120
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	14
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	35
Dementia	20
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	28
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	359
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
neck surgery	28
nerve procedures	40
spinal procedures	67

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	34
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	286
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
neck surgery	18
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	30

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	20
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN during 2021 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
bone surgery	17
doctor visit	312
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
spinal procedures	33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	15
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
doctor visit	247
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
spinal procedures	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	23
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
aspiration	13
blood draw	27
bone marrow tests	13
bone surgery	17
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	268
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
lab tests	12
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	28
spinal procedures	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	126
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	50
85 and over	20
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	84

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Education & Training

She completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Illinois.

Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals (1999)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TriStar Health

TriStar Summit Medical Center

Ascension

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$21,727 RISE-L $10,670	QUARTEX $4,693	ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System $2,684	Excelsius Robotics System $1,464	ELSA $1,023	Other $1,194
SI-Bone, Inc.	$1,258 iFuse Implant $923	$336
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$467 Biomet SpinalPak $293	Biomet SpinalPak / OrthoPak $122	Mobi-C $30	Thinflap $21
ZIMVIE INC.	$313 Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System $313
K2M, Inc.	$197 General K2M Product Discussion $182	RAVINE $15
Other	$1,732 OsteoCentric 4.0 x 130mm LOCKING BONE SCREW FASTENER ST $131	MAZOR X SYSTEM $113	Spine $113	Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $111	Tymlos $103	Other $1,160

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$13,175
Travel and Lodging	$7,462
Food and Beverage	$5,045
Education	$12

Biography

Dr. Margaret Macgregor specializes in neurosurgery and practices in Hermitage, TN and Nashville, TN. Clinical interests for Dr. Macgregor include head injury, neurosurgery, and carpal tunnel surgery. Her professional affiliations include TriStar Summit Medical Center, Ascension, and AnMed Health. For her residency, Dr. Macgregor trained at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. In addition to English, she speaks German.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Macgregor, MD From 2012 - 2022

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