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Who is Dr. Dhawlikar, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Toms River, NJ?
Dr. Sripad Dhawlikar, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Toms River, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Dhawlikar graduated from Gandhi Med College and completed his residency at Hosp For Special Surg, Orthopedic Surgery Of The Spine; Erie Co Med Ctr, General Surgery. He is a member of the STAFF PRV/COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER/TOMS RIVER, NJ and AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS. Dr. Dhawlikar is fluent in English, German, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dhawlikar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dhawlikar’s office at (732) 349-8454.
Where did Dr. Dhawlikar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 1991
Residency: Hosp For Special Surg, Orthopedic Surgery Of The Spine; Erie Co Med Ctr, General Surgery | SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals | SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals | Osmania General Hospital | Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center Program
Medical School: Rangaraya Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Kakinada- Ap- India | Gandhi Med College
Is Dr. Dhawlikar board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Sripad Dhawlikar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Dhawlikar speak?
Dr. Dhawlikar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Hindi
Kannada
Marathi
Telugu
Urdu
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Dhawlikar typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Dhawlikar 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. Dhawlikar. 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration with Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Chronic Low Back Pain from Discs
- Discogenic Lumbar Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M51362: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Dhawlikar typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Dhawlikar 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. Dhawlikar. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
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)
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
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
Does Dr. Dhawlikar accept my insurance?
Dr. Dhawlikar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 349-8454 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dhawlikar accept in Toms River, NJ?
Dr. Dhawlikar in Toms River, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Fidelity Insurance Group
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Dhawlikar's office located?
Dr. Sripad Dhawlikar also offers virtual visits
Dr. Sripad Dhawlikar's Primary Practice
530 Lakehurst Rd Ste 101
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 349-8454
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
STAFF PRV/COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER/TOMS RIVER, NJ
Staff
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS
Member
What is Dr. Dhawlikar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dhawlikar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659327898.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dhawlikar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dhawlikar
What is Dr. Sripad Dhawlikar's specialty?
Dr. Dhawlikar is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Toms River, NJ.
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. Sripad Dhawlikar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dhawlikar is affiliated with Community Medical Center - Toms River, Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center 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 Sripad Dhawlikar accepting new patients in Toms River, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Sripad Dhawlikar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sripad Dhawlikar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dhawlikar's office at (732) 349-8454 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sripad Dhawlikar?
Please contact Dr. Dhawlikar's office at (732) 349-8454 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sripad Dhawlikar have?
Dr. Sripad Dhawlikar is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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