Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mitchell, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Benjamin Mitchell is a fellowship trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon who specializes in adult degenerative conditions, adult and adolescent deformity, traumatic spine injuries, motion preservation surgery, and primary and secondary spinal tumors. He is able to utilize minimally invasive techniques with robotics and navigation as well as perform open surgery, depending on the patient�s needs. He has a passion for providing individualized treatment plans through close collaboration with his patients and fellow physicians. Dr. Mitchell�s goal is to make each patient feel as though they are being treated as family. Dr. Mitchell completed his medical training at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington DC. He then went on to complete his orthopedic training at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. After completing residency, he moved to Miami, FL where he served as a fellow in orthopedic spine surgery at the University of Miami Hospital where he worked closely with Dr. Frank Eismont, a nationally recognized leader in spine surgery. �My primary goal is to take excellent care of my patients by listening to their distinct needs and creating individualized treatment plans for them. Whether this is surgical or non-surgical treatment, I help patients feel positive impacts through their treatment. As an orthopedic provider I want to be fully invested along with my patients in their functional recovery and pain relief.� He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and is an active participant in numerous educational conferences and meetings including North American Spine Society and Cervical Spine research society. Outside of work Dr. Mitchell enjoys the outdoors, maintaining an active lifestyle and spending time with family and friends. He loves to play tennis, golf, hike, and ski in his free time. Originally hailing from Kansas City, he is also a lifelong Chiefs fan.
WebsiteWhat languages does Dr. Mitchell speak?
Dr. Mitchell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mitchell treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Mitchell 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. Mitchell. 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:
- Upper Back Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Thoracic Spine Pain
- Mid-Back Pain
- Thoracic Back Ache
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M546: Pain in thoracic spine
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M5459: Other low back pain
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:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
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:
- 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
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:
- 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
What procedures does Dr. Mitchell perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Mitchell 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. Mitchell. 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:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
- Spine fusion surgery lower back
- Lumbar arthrodesis
- Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
- Lower Back Fusion Surgery
- Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
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;
- 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
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:
- Lower Back Bone Cut (Spine Osteotomy)
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Lumbar Spine Osteotomy
- Vertebral Bone Resection
- Spine Realignment Surgery
- Posterior Lumbar Osteotomy
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
- Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Lower Back Fusion
- Spinal Arthrodesis
CPT Codes:
- 22214: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; lumbar
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
- 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
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:
- Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
- Vertebral Fixation
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
- Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
- Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
- Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
- Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Back Bone Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Cut (Additional Segment)
- Vertebral Osteotomy
- Spine Reshaping Surgery
- Posterior Spinal Osteotomy
CPT Codes:
- 22216: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Instrumentation Placement
- Spine Stabilization Hardware
- Posterior Spinal Fixation
- Harrington Rod Placement
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Mitchell accept my insurance?
Dr. Mitchell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 623-6060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mitchell accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Mitchell in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Gila River Health Care Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Colorado
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Where is Dr. Mitchell's office located?
Orthopedic Centers of Colorado
1411 S. Potomac St, Ste 400
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 623-6060
What is Dr. Mitchell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mitchell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629574520.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mitchell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mitchell
What is Dr. Benjamin Mitchell's specialty?
Dr. Mitchell is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Aurora, CO. 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. Mitchell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Mitchell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mitchell is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Aurora, HCA HealthONE Swedish 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 Benjamin Mitchell accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Mitchell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Mitchell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mitchell's office at (303) 623-6060 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Mitchell?
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