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Who is Dr. Mcgovern, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Salisbury, MD?
Dr. Scott Christopher Mcgovern, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Salisbury, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mcgovern graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Mcgovern is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcgovern’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcgovern’s office at (410) 860-4506.
Where did Dr. Mcgovern go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Mcgovern board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Scott Christopher Mcgovern, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Mcgovern speak?
Dr. Mcgovern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Mcgovern typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Mcgovern 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. Mcgovern. 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.
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
- Lower Back and Tailbone 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
- Lumbosacral Spondylotic Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Arthritis with Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve in Lumbosacral Spine
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M4727: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
- Lower Back Spinal Slip
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Mcgovern typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Mcgovern 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. Mcgovern. 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.
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Bone Marrow Aspiration for Spine Graft
- Spine Bone Marrow Harvest
- Autologous Bone Graft for Spine
- Bone Marrow Aspiration (Spine)
- Spine Bone Graft Material Collection
CPT Codes:
- 20939: Bone marrow aspiration for bone grafting, spine surgery only, through separate skin or fascial incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
- Anterior Spinal Fixation
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
- Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Mcgovern accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcgovern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 860-4506 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mcgovern accept in Salisbury, MD?
Dr. Mcgovern in Salisbury, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Johns Hopkins Health System
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mcgovern's office located?
Dr. Scott Christopher Mcgovern's Primary Practice
1675 Woodbrooke Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 860-4506
Dr. Scott Christopher Mcgovern's Practice 2
30265 Commerce Dr Unit 104
Millsboro, DE 19966
What is Dr. Mcgovern's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcgovern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447236435.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcgovern?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcgovern
What is Dr. Scott Christopher Mcgovern's specialty?
Dr. Mcgovern is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Salisbury, MD.
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. Scott Christopher Mcgovern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mcgovern is affiliated with Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Beebe Healthcare, Riverside Shore Memorial 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 Scott Christopher Mcgovern accepting new patients in Salisbury, MD?
Yes, Dr. Scott Christopher Mcgovern is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Christopher Mcgovern offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcgovern's office at (410) 860-4506 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Christopher Mcgovern?
Please contact Dr. Mcgovern's office at (410) 860-4506 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Christopher Mcgovern have?
Dr. Scott Christopher Mcgovern is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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