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Dr. Matthew Gerlach, MD

Dr. Matthew Gerlach, MD

Longmont, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gerlach, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Longmont, CO?

    Dr. Matthew Gerlach, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Longmont, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gerlach graduated from University of Minnesota Med School and completed his residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Gerlach is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gerlach’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gerlach’s office at (720) 494-3221.

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

    • Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: University of Minnesota Med School

    Is Dr. Gerlach board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Gerlach, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Gerlach speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Gerlach typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Gerlach 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. Gerlach. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    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

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Gerlach typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Gerlach performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Gerlach. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
    • Spine fusion surgery lower back
    • Lumbar arthrodesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22633: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar;

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spine Autograft
    • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
    • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation Placement
    • Spine Stabilization Hardware
    • Posterior Spinal Fixation
    • Harrington Rod Placement
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
    • Vertebral Fixation
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation
    • Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spinal Decompression with Fusion
    • Laminectomy with Fusion
    • Facetectomy with Spinal Fusion
    • Foraminotomy with Interbody Arthrodesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 63052: Laminectomy, facetectomy, or foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s] [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), during posterior interbody arthrodesis, lumbar; single vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Gerlach accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gerlach accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 494-3221 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gerlach accept in Longmont, CO?

    Dr. Gerlach in Longmont, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Impact Health Sharing

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Gerlach's office located?

    Dr. Matthew Gerlach's Primary Practice

    1610 Dry Creek Dr

    Longmont, CO 80503

    (720) 494-3221

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    Dr. Matthew Gerlach's Practice 2

    340 E 1st Ave Ste 307

    Broomfield, CO 80020

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    Dr. Matthew Gerlach's Practice 3

    300 Exempla Cir Ste 200

    Lafayette, CO 80026

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Fellow

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

    Dr. Gerlach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861440729.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gerlach?

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

    What is Dr. Matthew Gerlach's specialty?

    Dr. Gerlach is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Longmont, CO.

    What does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon do?

    Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine.

    Is this Dr. Matthew Gerlach affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gerlach is affiliated with Intermountain Health - Good Samaritan Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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    Is Matthew Gerlach accepting new patients in Longmont, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Gerlach is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Matthew Gerlach offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gerlach's office at (720) 494-3221 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Matthew Gerlach?

    Please contact Dr. Gerlach's office at (720) 494-3221 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Gerlach have?

    Dr. Matthew Gerlach is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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