EverydayHealthLogo
AA

Dr. Abdullah Al-Arfaj, MD

Warren, MI

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Al-Arfaj, Neurosurgeon in Warren, MI?

    Dr. Abdullah Al-Arfaj, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Warren, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Al-Arfaj is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Al-Arfaj’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Al-Arfaj’s office at (602) 521-3201.

    What languages does Dr. Al-Arfaj speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Al-Arfaj treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Al-Arfaj 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. Al-Arfaj. 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:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • vertebral low back pain
    • spine-related low back pain
    • discogenic low back pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Disorder with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Herniated Disc in Neck with Myelopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Neck affecting Spinal Cord
    • Cervical Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5001: Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, high cervical region

    What procedures does Dr. Al-Arfaj perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Al-Arfaj 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. Al-Arfaj. 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
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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 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 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:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Neck Spinal Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
    • Cervical Laminectomy
    • Cervical Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery
    • Nerve Root Decompression

    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)
    • 63045: 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; cervical

    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. Al-Arfaj accept my insurance?

    Dr. Al-Arfaj accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 521-3201 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Al-Arfaj accept in Warren, MI?

    Dr. Al-Arfaj in Warren, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Michigan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Al-Arfaj's office located?

    Dr. Abdullah Al-Arfaj's Primary Practice

    21230 Dequindre Rd

    Warren, MI 48091

    (602) 521-3201

    Get Directions

    Dr. Abdullah Al-Arfaj's Practice 2

    5111 Auto Club Dr

    Dearborn, MI 48126

    Get Directions

    Dr. Abdullah Al-Arfaj's Practice 3

    4800 S Saginaw St

    Flint, MI 48507

    (810) 275-9333

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Al-Arfaj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780384875.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Al-Arfaj?

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

    What is Dr. Abdullah Al-Arfaj's specialty?

    Dr. Al-Arfaj is a Neurosurgeon near Warren, MI. 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. Contact Dr. Al-Arfaj to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Abdullah Al-Arfaj affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Al-Arfaj is affiliated with Ascension Genesys Hospital, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Corewell Health Wayne Hospital, Corewell Health Trenton Hospital, McLaren Flint, DMC Sinai-Grace 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

    Explore Neurosurgeon with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Abdullah Al-Arfaj accepting new patients in Warren, MI?

    No, Dr. Abdullah Al-Arfaj is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Abdullah Al-Arfaj offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Al-Arfaj's office at (602) 521-3201 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Abdullah Al-Arfaj?

    Please contact Dr. Al-Arfaj's office at (602) 521-3201 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Other Neurosurgeon Near Warren, MI

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Warren, MI
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Detroit, MI
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Detroit, MI
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists