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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wadhwa, Neurosurgeon in Leesville, LA?
Dr. Rishi Wadhwa is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Leesville, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wadhwa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wadhwa’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wadhwa’s office at (318) 629-5555.
What languages does Dr. Wadhwa speak?
Dr. Wadhwa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wadhwa treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Wadhwa 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. Wadhwa. 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 Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M50122: Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
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
What procedures does Dr. Wadhwa perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Wadhwa 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. Wadhwa. 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)
- Neck Spinal Fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
- Cervical Interbody Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Fusion
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
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
- 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, 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 Instrumentation (Anterior)
- Anterior Spinal Fixation
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
- Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- 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 or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
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)
- 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (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:
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
- Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint
Does Dr. Wadhwa accept my insurance?
Dr. Wadhwa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 629-5555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wadhwa accept in Leesville, LA?
Dr. Wadhwa in Leesville, LA 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wadhwa's office located?
Dr. Rishi Wadhwa's Primary Practice
301 W Fertitta Blvd
Leesville, LA 71446
(318) 629-5555
What is Dr. Wadhwa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wadhwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841401734.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wadhwa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wadhwa
What is Dr. Rishi Wadhwa's specialty?
Dr. Wadhwa is a Neurosurgeon near Leesville, LA. 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. Wadhwa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rishi Wadhwa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wadhwa is affiliated with CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital, Broward Health Coral Springs, CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview 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 Rishi Wadhwa accepting new patients in Leesville, LA?
Yes, Dr. Rishi Wadhwa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rishi Wadhwa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wadhwa's office at (318) 629-5555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rishi Wadhwa?
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