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Dr. Neil Badlani, MD

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Badlani, Orthopedic Surgeon in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Neil Badlani, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Badlani is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Badlani’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Badlani’s office at (619) 543-6222.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Badlani?

    Dr. Neil Badlani, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Badlani empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Scoliosis, Spinal Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Houston/TX community, Dr. Badlani is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Badlani speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Badlani treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Badlani 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. Badlani. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Neck Disc Degeneration at C5-C6
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
    • Degenerative Disc Disease at C5-C6
    • Worn C5-C6 Disc
    • C5-C6 Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
    • M50322: Other cervical disc degeneration at C5-C6 level

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Lower Back and Tailbone 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
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region with Radiculopathy
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5117: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Disc Degeneration
    • Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
    • Worn Spinal Discs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Sprain of Lower Back Ligaments
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Lumbar Spine Sprain
    • Stretched Lower Back Ligaments
    • Lower Back Strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S335XXA: Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M50122: Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy

    What procedures does Dr. Badlani perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Badlani 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. Badlani. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
    • Neck Disc Replacement
    • Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
    • Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
    • Cervical Total Disc Replacement

    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
    • 22856: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical

    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)

    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)

    Does Dr. Badlani accept my insurance?

    Dr. Badlani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-6222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Badlani accept in Houston, TX?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Employer Direct Healthcare

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Transamerica Life Insurance

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Badlani's office located?

    Dr. Neil Badlani's Primary Practice

    950 Campbell Rd

    Houston, TX 77024

    (619) 543-6222

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    Dr. Neil Badlani's Practice 2

    200 W Arbor Dr # 8894

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 543-6222

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

    Dr. Badlani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730344763.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Badlani?

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

    What is Dr. Neil Badlani's specialty?

    Dr. Badlani is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Houston, TX. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Badlani to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Neil Badlani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Badlani is affiliated with Houston Methodist 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 Neil Badlani accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Neil Badlani is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Neil Badlani offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Badlani's office at (619) 543-6222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Neil Badlani?

    Please contact Dr. Badlani's office at (619) 543-6222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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