Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gatto, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Morristown, NJ?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gatto?
Dr. Charles Gatto, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon 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. Gatto empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Spinal Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Morristown, NJ community, Dr. Gatto is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Gatto go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery
Is Dr. Gatto board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Charles Gatto, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Gatto speak?
Dr. Gatto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Gatto typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Gatto 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. Gatto. 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- 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
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
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. Gatto typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Gatto 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. Gatto. 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:
- 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:
- 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 Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
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)
Also known as:
- Anal or Urethral Sphincter Muscle Test (EMG)
- Sphincter EMG
- Anal Sphincter Electromyography
- Urethral Sphincter Muscle Study
- Pelvic Floor EMG
CPT Codes:
- 51785: Needle electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, any technique
Does Dr. Gatto accept my insurance?
Dr. Gatto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 538-0900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gatto accept in Morristown, NJ?
Dr. Gatto in Morristown, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State Farm Insurance
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gatto's office located?
Dr. Charles Gatto's Primary Practice
160 E Hanover Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-0900
What hospitals are Dr. Gatto affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gatto has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gatto's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gatto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619068616.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gatto?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gatto