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Dr. Hanbing Zhou, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Farmington, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zhou, Orthopedic Surgeon in Farmington, CT?

    Dr. Hanbing Zhou, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Farmington, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Zhou graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Zhou is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zhou’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zhou’s office at (860) 549-8261.

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

    • Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Zhou speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Zhou typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Zhou 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. Zhou. 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:

    • 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

    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 Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    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 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

    Also known as:

    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Disc Degeneration
    • Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
    • Worn Spinal Discs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Zhou typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Zhou 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. Zhou. 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
    • 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:

    • 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 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    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

    Does Dr. Zhou accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zhou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 549-8261 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zhou accept in Farmington, CT?

    Dr. Zhou in Farmington, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Point32Health

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Zhou's office located?

    Dr. Hanbing Zhou's Primary Practice

    499 Farmington Ave Ste 300

    Farmington, CT 06032

    (860) 549-8261

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    Dr. Hanbing Zhou's Practice 2

    201 N Mountain Rd Ste 3

    Plainville, CT 06062

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    Dr. Hanbing Zhou's Practice 3

    150 Enterprise Dr

    Rocky Hill, CT 06067

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

    Dr. Zhou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073807335.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zhou?

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

    What is Dr. Hanbing Zhou's specialty?

    Dr. Zhou is an Orthopedic Surgeon near Farmington, CT.

    What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system.

    Is Dr. Hanbing Zhou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zhou is affiliated with The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, William W. Backus Hospital, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Midstate Medical Center, Bristol Hospital, Windham 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 Dr. Hanbing Zhou accepting new patients in Farmington, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Hanbing Zhou is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hanbing Zhou offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zhou's office at (860) 549-8261 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hanbing Zhou?

    Please contact Dr. Zhou's office at (860) 549-8261 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Zhou's office located?

    Dr. Zhou's offices are located in Farmington, CT, Plainville, CT, and Rocky Hill, CT.