23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kalhorn, Neurosurgeon in Washington, DC?
Dr. Christopher Kalhorn is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Kalhorn graduated from Loyola University Program and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Kalhorn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kalhorn’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kalhorn’s office at (202) 444-4972.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kalhorn?
Dr. Christopher Kalhorn is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kalhorn empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Deep Brain Stimulation, Epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease, Spinal Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Washington/DC community, Dr. Kalhorn is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kalhorn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Loyola University Program
Is Dr. Kalhorn board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Kalhorn is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Kalhorn speak?
Dr. Kalhorn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kalhorn treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Kalhorn 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. Kalhorn. 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus
- NPH
- Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic pain after medical procedure
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic post-operative pain
- Long-term pain after surgery
- Persistent post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8928: Other chronic postprocedural pain
What procedures does Dr. Kalhorn perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Kalhorn 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. Kalhorn. 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:
- Replacement of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Generator
- Cranial Neurostimulator Replacement
- Deep Brain Stimulator Battery Change
- Brain Stimulator Generator Exchange
- Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 61886: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
- Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
- SCS Implantation
- Back Pain Stimulator Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
- Implantable Pain Pump Placement
- Intrathecal Drug Pump Implantation
- Epidural Drug Pump Placement
- Programmable Pain Pump Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 62362: Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion; programmable pump, including preparation of pump, with or without programming
Also known as:
- Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement
- Epidural Neurostimulator Surgery
- Pain Stimulator Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 63655: Laminectomy for implantation of neurostimulator electrodes, plate/paddle, epidural
Also known as:
- Gasserian Ganglion Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Pain Treatment (Neurolysis)
- Trigeminal Neuralgia Ablation
- Gasserian Ganglion Neurolysis
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Trigeminal Nerve
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
- Neurolytic Agent for Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Foramen Ovale Neurolysis
CPT Codes:
- 61790: Creation of lesion by stereotactic method, percutaneous, by neurolytic agent (eg, alcohol, thermal, electrical, radiofrequency); gasserian ganglion
- 64610: Destruction by neurolytic agent, trigeminal nerve; second and third division branches at foramen ovale under radiologic monitoring
Also known as:
- Spinal Pain Stimulator Device Revision or Removal
- Spinal Neurostimulator Electrode Removal
- Spinal neurostimulator removal
- Spinal cord stimulator revision
- Implanted pain device removal
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Paddle Removal
- Neurostimulator Electrode Excision
- Laminotomy for SCS Electrode Removal
CPT Codes:
- 63688: Revision or removal of implanted spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array
- 63662: Removal of spinal neurostimulator electrode plate/paddle(s) placed via laminotomy or laminectomy, including fluoroscopy, when performed
Also known as:
- Brain Neurostimulator Device Placement
- Cranial neurostimulator insertion
- Deep brain stimulation device placement
- Brain pacemaker implantation
- Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement
CPT Codes:
- 61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array
Also known as:
- Spinal Catheter Placement for Long-Term Medication
- Intrathecal Catheter Implantation
- Epidural Catheter for Pain Pump
- Spinal Drug Delivery System
CPT Codes:
- 62350: Implantation, revision or repositioning of tunneled intrathecal or epidural catheter, for long-term medication administration via an external pump or implantable reservoir/infusion pump; without laminectomy
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:
- Spinal Neurostimulator Electrode Revision or Replacement
- Spinal Stimulator Lead Revision
- Replace Spinal Neurostimulator Paddle
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Electrode Exchange
CPT Codes:
- 63664: Revision including replacement, when performed, of spinal neurostimulator electrode plate/paddle(s) placed via laminotomy or laminectomy, including fluoroscopy, when performed
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Nerve Block for Pain
- Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment
- Nerve Destruction for Trigeminal Pain
- Foramen Ovale Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64605: Destruction by neurolytic agent, trigeminal nerve; second and third division branches at foramen ovale
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Neck Spinal Fusion
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Cervical Interbody Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Fusion
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
- 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)
- 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:
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Additional Nerve Decompression in Spine
- Spinal Instrumentation (Front Approach)
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
- Laminotomy (Additional Level)
- Hemilaminectomy (Additional Level)
- Spinal Nerve Root Decompression (Additional)
- Anterior Spinal Fixation
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
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
- 63035: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; each additional interspace, cervical or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22846: Anterior instrumentation; 4 to 7 vertebral segments (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:
- Deep Muscle Biopsy
- Muscle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Muscle Tissue Sample
- Skeletal Muscle Biopsy
- Diagnostic Muscle Biopsy
- Superficial Muscle Biopsy
- Muscle Biopsy Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 20205: Biopsy, muscle; deep
- 20200: Biopsy, muscle; superficial
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)
Does Dr. Kalhorn accept my insurance?
Dr. Kalhorn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 444-4972 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kalhorn accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Kalhorn in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
RiverSpring Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kalhorn's office located?
Dr. Christopher Kalhorn's Primary Practice
3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 444-4972
Recognitions
Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha
M.D. Magna Cum Laude, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine
What is Dr. Kalhorn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kalhorn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609875137.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kalhorn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kalhorn
What is Dr. Christopher Kalhorn's specialty?
Dr. Kalhorn is a Neurosurgeon near Washington, DC. 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. Kalhorn to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Kalhorn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kalhorn is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 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 Christopher Kalhorn accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Kalhorn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Kalhorn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kalhorn's office at (202) 444-4972 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Kalhorn?
Please contact Dr. Kalhorn's office at (202) 444-4972 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Kalhorn have?
Dr. Christopher Kalhorn is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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