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Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi, MD

Monroeville, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. El-Kadi, Neurosurgeon in Monroeville, PA?

    Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Monroeville, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. El-Kadi completed his residency at West Virginia Univ Hosps, Neurological Surgery; Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society. Dr. El-Kadi is fluent in English, Arabic, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Kadi’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Kadi’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. El-Kadi?

    Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. El-Kadi empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Microdiscectomy, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pain-Back & Neck, Pain-Chronic, Spinal Fusion, Spinal Reconstructive Surgery, Spinal Surgery-Complex, Spinal Tumors, Telemedicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Monroeville, PA community, Dr. El-Kadi is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. El-Kadi go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: West Virginia Univ Hosps, Neurological Surgery; Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery | University Of Ct School Of Med

    • Medical School: Second Moscow Med Inst, Russian State Med University, Moscow, Russia | Second Moscow Ni Pirogov State Medical Institute

    Is Dr. El-Kadi board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. El-Kadi speak?

    Dr. El-Kadi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. El-Kadi typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. El-Kadi 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. El-Kadi. 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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    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
    • 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:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. El-Kadi typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. El-Kadi 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. El-Kadi. 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 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:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 63048: 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; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)

    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:

    • 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 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 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)

    Does Dr. El-Kadi accept my insurance?

    Dr. El-Kadi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. El-Kadi accept in Monroeville, PA?

    Dr. El-Kadi in Monroeville, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Highmark Health

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. El-Kadi's office located?

    Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi's Primary Practice

    600 Oxford Dr Ste 210

    Monroeville, PA 15146

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    Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi's Practice 2

    88 Sunshine Ave Ste 101

    Central City, PA 15926

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    Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi's Practice 3

    212 Ohio St # B

    Boswell, PA 15531

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society

    Member

    2000

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

    Dr. El-Kadi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548365802.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Kadi?

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

    What is Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi's specialty?

    Dr. El-Kadi is a Neurosurgeon near Monroeville, PA.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is this Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. El-Kadi is affiliated with Upmc Passavant-Mccandless 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 Hikmat El-Kadi accepting new patients in Monroeville, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. El-Kadi's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Hikmat El-Kadi?

    Please contact Dr. El-Kadi's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi have?

    Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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