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Dr. Atom Sarkar, MD, PHD

Langhorne, PA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sarkar, Neurosurgeon in Langhorne, PA?

    Dr. Atom Sarkar, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Langhorne, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sarkar completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Sarkar is fluent in English and Bengali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sarkar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sarkar’s office.

    Where did Dr. Sarkar go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Neurological Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl

    What languages does Dr. Sarkar speak?

    Dr. Sarkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Bengali

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Sarkar typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Sarkar 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. Sarkar. 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 here.

    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:

    • Brain Tumor
    • Brain Cancer
    • Cerebral Tumor
    • Intracranial Tumor
    • Malignant Brain Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Sarkar typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Sarkar 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. Sarkar. 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 here.

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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 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:

    • 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. Sarkar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sarkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sarkar accept in Langhorne, PA?

    Dr. Sarkar in Langhorne, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Sarkar's office located?

    Dr. Atom Sarkar's Primary Practice

    1205 Langhorne Newtown Rd Ste 211

    Langhorne, PA 19047

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    1 Medical Center Blvd Ste 232

    Chester, PA 19013

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    Dr. Atom Sarkar's Practice 3

    500 Evergreen Dr Ste 23

    Glen Mills, PA 19342

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

    Dr. Sarkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437109584.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sarkar?

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

    What is Dr. Atom Sarkar's specialty?

    Dr. Sarkar is a Neurosurgeon near Langhorne, PA.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Atom Sarkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sarkar is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center - Langhorne, Pa, Atlanticare Regional Medical Center-Mainland Campus, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital, Riddle 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 Atom Sarkar accepting new patients in Langhorne, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Atom Sarkar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Atom Sarkar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sarkar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Atom Sarkar?

    Please contact Dr. Sarkar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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