Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Frendo, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Commack, NY?
Dr. Christopher Frendo, DO is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Commack, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Frendo completed his residency at Memorial Hospital. He is a member of the NORTH AMERICAN SPINE SOCIETY (NASS), AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDICS (AOAO), AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS (AAOS), AMERICAN OSTESOPATHIC ASSOCIATION (AOA), NYS MEDICAL SOCIETY, and SUFFOLK COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY. Dr. Frendo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Frendo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Frendo’s office at (631) 462-2225.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Frendo?
Dr. Christopher Frendo, DO is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon 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. Frendo empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Spinal Deformity, Spinal Disorders-Degenerative, Spinal Fusion, Spinal Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Commack/NY community, Dr. Frendo is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Frendo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Memorial Hospital | Memorial Hospital of York | Memorial Hospital, York, Pennsylvania
Medical School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicin--Erie
Is Dr. Frendo board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Frendo, DO is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2012
What languages does Dr. Frendo speak?
Dr. Frendo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Frendo treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Frendo 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. Frendo. 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 Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back 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
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
Also known as:
- Other Depressive Episodes
- Depression
- Atypical depression
- Unspecified depressive disorder
- Other forms of depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3289: Other specified depressive episodes
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
What procedures does Dr. Frendo perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Frendo 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. Frendo. 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:
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Neck Spinal Fusion
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
- Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
- Lower Back Fusion Surgery
- Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
- 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
- Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
- Spine fusion surgery lower back
- Lumbar arthrodesis
CPT Codes:
- 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
- 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)
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Spinal Fusion Exploration
- Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Lower Back Fusion
- Spinal Arthrodesis
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
- Spine fusion check
- Investigate spinal fusion
- Spinal fusion revision assessment
CPT Codes:
- 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
- 22830: Exploration of spinal fusion
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:
- Non-Surgical Bone Healing Stimulation
- Electrical Bone Growth Stimulation
- Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)
- Bone Stimulator Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 20974: Electrical stimulation to aid bone healing; noninvasive (nonoperative)
Also known as:
- Spinal Instrumentation Placement
- Spine Stabilization Hardware
- Posterior Spinal Fixation
- Harrington Rod Placement
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (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
- Lumbar Spinal Decompression with Fusion
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
- Laminectomy with Fusion
- Facetectomy with Spinal Fusion
- Foraminotomy with Interbody Arthrodesis
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)
- 63052: Laminectomy, facetectomy, or foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s] [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), during posterior interbody arthrodesis, lumbar; single vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Lumbar Plexus Nerve
- Lumbar Plexus Neuroplasty
- Major Leg Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery Leg
- Lumbar Nerve Decompression
CPT Codes:
- 64714: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; lumbar plexus
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
- Spinal Navigation Surgery
- Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
- Image-Guided Spine Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Frendo accept my insurance?
Dr. Frendo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 462-2225 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Frendo accept in Commack, NY?
Dr. Frendo in Commack, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Medicare
StableView Health
Tesla
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Frendo's office located?
Dr. Christopher Frendo's Primary Practice
763 Larkfield Rd
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 462-2225
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
NORTH AMERICAN SPINE SOCIETY (NASS)
Member
AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDICS (AOAO)
Member
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS (AAOS)
Member
AMERICAN OSTESOPATHIC ASSOCIATION (AOA)
Member
NYS MEDICAL SOCIETY
Member
SUFFOLK COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
Member
What is Dr. Frendo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Frendo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043390917.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Frendo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Frendo
What is Dr. Christopher Frendo's specialty?
Dr. Frendo is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Commack, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Frendo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Frendo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Frendo is affiliated with Huntington Hospital, Good Samaritan University Hospital - West Islip, NY, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center, Peconic Bay Medical Center 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 Christopher Frendo accepting new patients in Commack, NY?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Frendo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Frendo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Frendo's office at (631) 462-2225 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Frendo?
Please contact Dr. Frendo's office at (631) 462-2225 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Frendo have?
Dr. Christopher Frendo is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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