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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Li, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Arlington, VA?
Dr. Samuel Li, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Arlington, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Li is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Li’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Li’s office at (240) 244-9393.
What languages does Dr. Li speak?
Dr. Li and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Li typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Li 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. Li. 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.
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Lumbosacral Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Nerve Compression in Lumbosacral Spine
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4807: Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral region
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Li typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Li 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. Li. 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.
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
- Spine fusion surgery lower back
- Lumbar arthrodesis
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;
Also known as:
- Repeat Lumbar Disc Surgery (Laminotomy)
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Lower Back Bone Cut (Spine Osteotomy)
- Lumbar re-exploration surgery
- Repeat herniated disc surgery
- Laminotomy with nerve decompression
- Lumbar foraminotomy
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
- Lumbar Spine Osteotomy
- Vertebral Bone Resection
- Spine Realignment Surgery
- Posterior Lumbar Osteotomy
CPT Codes:
- 63042: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, reexploration, single interspace; lumbar
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
- 22214: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; lumbar
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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Li accept my insurance?
Dr. Li accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 244-9393 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Li accept in Arlington, VA?
Dr. Li in Arlington, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Johns Hopkins Health System
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Li's office located?
Dr. Samuel Li's Primary Practice
1715 N George Mason Dr Ste 504
Arlington, VA 22205
(240) 244-9393
What is Dr. Li's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Li's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902300643.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Li?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Li
What is Dr. Samuel Li's specialty?
Dr. Li is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Arlington, VA.
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. Samuel Li affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Li is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital Center, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Inova Mount Vernon 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
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Is Samuel Li accepting new patients in Arlington, VA?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Li is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Li offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Li's office at (240) 244-9393 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Li?
Please contact Dr. Li's office at (240) 244-9393 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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