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Dr. Kirkham Wood, MD

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wood, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Kirkham Wood, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wood’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wood’s office at (650) 723-4000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wood?

    Dr. Kirkham Wood, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Spine 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. Wood empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Spinal Disc Replacement, Spinal Disorders-Degenerative, Spinal Surgery, Spinal Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford/CA community, Dr. Wood is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

      What languages does Dr. Wood speak?

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

      • English

      What conditions does Dr. Wood treat?

      As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Wood 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. Wood. 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 Spinal Stenosis
      • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
      • Spinal Stenosis
      • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
      • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
      • Lumbar 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:

      • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
      • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

      Also known as:

      • Tailbone Disorder
      • Spine Injuries and Disorder
      • Coccyx Disorder
      • Sacrococcygeal Pain
      • Tailbone Pain

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

      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 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:

      • Spondylolisthesis
      • Spine Injuries and Disorder
      • Slipped Vertebra
      • Spinal Slip
      • Vertebral Displacement

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M4310: Spondylolisthesis, site unspecified

      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:

      • 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:

      • Joint Fusion Status
      • Surgical Joint Fusion
      • Arthrodesis History
      • Fused Joint

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z981: Arthrodesis status

      Also known as:

      • Neck Disc Degeneration
      • Neck Injuries and Disorder
      • Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
      • Worn Neck Discs
      • Cervical Spondylosis

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region

      What procedures does Dr. Wood perform?

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

      • Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
      • SI Joint Fusion (MIS)
      • Percutaneous Sacroiliac Arthrodesis
      • Image-Guided SI Joint Fusion
      • Sacroiliac Joint Stabilization

      CPT Codes:

      • 27279: Arthrodesis, Sacroiliac Joint, Percutaneous Or Minimally Invasive (Indirect Visualization), With Image Guidance, Includes Obtaining Bone Graft When Performed, And Placement Of Transfixation Device

      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:

      • Tailbone Removal (Coccygectomy)
      • Coccyx Removal Surgery
      • Tailbone Excision
      • Surgery for Coccyx Pain
      • Coccyx Resection

      CPT Codes:

      • 27080: Coccygectomy, primary

      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:

      • Kyphoplasty for Thoracic Spine Fracture
      • Thoracic Vertebral Augmentation
      • Spine Fracture Repair (Kyphoplasty)
      • Backbone Compression Fracture Treatment

      CPT Codes:

      • 22513: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; thoracic

      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 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 Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Decompression
      • Spinal stenosis surgery
      • Lumbar decompression surgery
      • Laminectomy for nerve pressure
      • Spinal cord decompression

      CPT Codes:

      • 63005: Laminectomy with exploration and/or decompression of spinal cord and/or cauda equina, without facetectomy, foraminotomy or discectomy (eg, spinal stenosis), 1 or 2 vertebral segments; lumbar, except for spondylolisthesis

      Does Dr. Wood accept my insurance?

      Dr. Wood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Wood accept in Stanford, CA?

      Dr. Wood in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • All Other Third Party

      • Blue Shield of California

      • Central California Alliance for Health

      • Crown Cork and Seal Company

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Medicaid

      • Medicare

      • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

      • State of Tennessee

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Wood's office located?

      Dr. Kirkham Wood's Primary Practice

      300 Pasteur Dr

      Stanford, CA 94305

      (650) 723-4000

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      Dr. Kirkham Wood's Practice 2

      555 Knowles Dr

      Los Gatos, CA 95032

      (408) 866-6651

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      Dr. Kirkham Wood's Practice 3

      450 Broadway St

      Redwood City, CA 94063

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

      Dr. Wood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053388702.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wood?

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

      What is Dr. Kirkham Wood's specialty?

      Dr. Wood is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Stanford, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Wood to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. Kirkham Wood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Wood is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's 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 Kirkham Wood accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

      Yes, Dr. Kirkham Wood is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Kirkham Wood offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Wood's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Kirkham Wood?

      Please contact Dr. Wood's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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