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Dr. Andrew Clavenna, MD

Dr. Andrew Clavenna, MD

Dallas, TX

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Clavenna, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Andrew Clavenna, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Clavenna graduated from Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Clavenna is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Clavenna’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Clavenna’s office at (214) 220-2468.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Clavenna?

    Dr. Andrew Clavenna, 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. Clavenna empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine Disorders, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Disc Replacement, Spinal Surgery, Spine Injuries in Athletes, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Dallas, TX community, Dr. Clavenna is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Orthopedic Surgery | University Tx Southwestern Med School | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La | LSU SCH OF MED IN SHREVEPORT | Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine | Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport

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

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Clavenna, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Clavenna speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

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

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

    • 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:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
    • Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

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

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

    • Lumbar Myelogram
    • Spinal cord imaging
    • Lumbosacral myelography
    • Spinal dye injection X-ray
    • Myelogram of lower back

    CPT Codes:

    • 62304: Myelography via lumbar injection, including radiological supervision and interpretation; lumbosacral

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • 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)
    • 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:

    • 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)

    Does Dr. Clavenna accept my insurance?

    Dr. Clavenna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 220-2468 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Clavenna accept in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Clavenna in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Clavenna's office located?

    Dr. Andrew Clavenna's Primary Practice

    9301 N Central Expy Ste 400

    Dallas, TX 75231

    (214) 220-2468

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    Dr. Andrew Clavenna's Practice 2

    2008 N State Highway 121 Ste 300

    Bonham, TX 75418

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    Dr. Andrew Clavenna's Practice 3

    3800 Gaylord Pkwy Ste 710

    Frisco, TX 75034

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

    Dr. Clavenna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679585632.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Clavenna?

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

    What is Dr. Andrew Clavenna's specialty?

    Dr. Clavenna is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Dallas, TX.

    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. Andrew Clavenna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Clavenna is affiliated with North Central Surgical Center Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas 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 Andrew Clavenna accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Clavenna is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Andrew Clavenna offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Clavenna's office at (214) 220-2468 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Andrew Clavenna?

    Please contact Dr. Clavenna's office at (214) 220-2468 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Andrew Clavenna have?

    Dr. Andrew Clavenna is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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