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Dr. Saad Chaudhary, MD

Dr. Saad Chaudhary, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chaudhary, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in New York, NY?

    Dr. Chaudhary focuses on minimally invasive spine surgery. He joined the Spine Institute with considerable experience in the treatment of the entire spectrum of cervical, lumbar and thoracic spine disorders, which include trauma, arthritis, disc degeneration/herniation, scoliosis, tumors and infections.

    Dr. Chaudhary's medical philosophy is to offer personalized care through active patient participation. This helps create the most sensible and customized treatment plan to meet each patient’s specific medical and individual needs. He also combines advanced diagnostics and the latest cutting edge technologies to get patients back to their desired lifestyle.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chaudhary?

    Dr. Saad Chaudhary, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Chaudhary empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Radiculopathy, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Sciatica, Spinal Deformity, Spinal Disc Replacement, Spinal Fractures, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Surgery, Spinal Surgery-Cervical, Spinal Surgery-Low Back, Spinal Trauma, Spinal Tumors, Spondylolisthesis, Telemedicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Chaudhary is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Chaudhary speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

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

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Chaudhary 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. Chaudhary. 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:

    • Fusion of Lower Back Spine
    • Fusion of Neck Spine
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Fused Lower Back Vertebrae
    • Lumbar Spine Fusion
    • Lower Back Ankylosis
    • Fused Neck Vertebrae
    • Cervical Spine Fusion
    • Neck Ankylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4326: Fusion of spine, lumbar region
    • M4322: Fusion of spine, cervical region

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

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

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Chaudhary 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. Chaudhary. 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:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion

    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)
    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2

    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 Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
    • Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Back Bone Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Chaudhary accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chaudhary accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-3909 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chaudhary accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Chaudhary in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chaudhary's office located?

    The Spine Center at Mount Sinai

    The Spine Center at Mount Sinai

    5 East 98th Street, Floor 4

    New York, NY 10029

    (212) 241-3909

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    500 Grand Avenue, Suite 100

    Engelwood, NJ 07631

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    10 Union Square East, Suite 3M Floor 5

    New York, NY 10003

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

    Dr. Chaudhary's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902073794.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chaudhary?

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

    What is Dr. Saad Chaudhary's specialty?

    Dr. Chaudhary is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near New York, NY.

    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. Saad Chaudhary affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chaudhary is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai West, Hackensack University Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Saad Chaudhary accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Saad Chaudhary is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Saad Chaudhary offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chaudhary's office at (212) 241-3909 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Saad Chaudhary?

    Please contact Dr. Chaudhary's office at (212) 241-3909 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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