21 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wijesekera, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Hamden, CT?
Dr. Shirvinda Wijesekera, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Hamden, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Wijesekera completed his residency at Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Wijesekera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wijesekera’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wijesekera’s office at (203) 315-6784.
Where did Dr. Wijesekera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Orthopedic Surgery
Is Dr. Wijesekera board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Shirvinda Wijesekera, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Wijesekera speak?
Dr. Wijesekera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Wijesekera typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Wijesekera 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. Wijesekera. 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:
- 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:
- 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 Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Wijesekera typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Wijesekera 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. Wijesekera. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
CPT Codes:
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
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)
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
- Spinal Navigation Surgery
- Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
- Image-Guided Spine Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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)
Does Dr. Wijesekera accept my insurance?
Dr. Wijesekera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 315-6784 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wijesekera accept in Hamden, CT?
Dr. Wijesekera in Hamden, CT 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
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wijesekera's office located?
Dr. Shirvinda Wijesekera's Primary Practice
9 Washington Ave
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 315-6784
What is Dr. Wijesekera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wijesekera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073519583.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wijesekera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wijesekera
What is Dr. Shirvinda Wijesekera's specialty?
Dr. Wijesekera is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Hamden, CT.
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. Shirvinda Wijesekera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wijesekera is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Midstate Medical Center, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Griffin Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital 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 Shirvinda Wijesekera accepting new patients in Hamden, CT?
Yes, Dr. Shirvinda Wijesekera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shirvinda Wijesekera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wijesekera's office at (203) 315-6784 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shirvinda Wijesekera?
Please contact Dr. Wijesekera's office at (203) 315-6784 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shirvinda Wijesekera have?
Dr. Shirvinda Wijesekera is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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