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Who is Dr. Hancock, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Houston, TX?
Dr. Clifton Hancock, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hancock is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hancock’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hancock’s office at (409) 234-7088.
What languages does Dr. Hancock speak?
Dr. Hancock and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Hancock typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Hancock 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. Hancock. 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Upper Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Thoracic Spine Pain
- Mid-Back Pain
- Thoracic Back Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M546: Pain in thoracic spine
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Left Hip Pain
- Right Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25552: Pain in left hip
- M25551: Pain in right hip
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. Hancock typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Clifton Hancock may include:
- Allograft Reconstruction
- Ankle Second Opinion
- Arthrodesis
- Arthropathy
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Casting and Splinting
- Deformity Correction (Post Trauma)
Please contact Dr. Hancock's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hancock accept my insurance?
Dr. Hancock accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (409) 234-7088 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hancock accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Hancock in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Integranet Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hancock's office located?
Dr. Clifton Hancock's Primary Practice
8301 Katy Fwy Ste 101
Houston, TX 77024
(409) 234-7088
What is Dr. Hancock's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hancock's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568758134.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hancock?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hancock
What is Dr. Clifton Hancock's specialty?
Dr. Hancock is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Houston, TX.
What does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Clifton Hancock affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hancock is affiliated with Oakbend Medical Center, Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest, Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Hospital, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood 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
When to see an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Clifton Hancock accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Clifton Hancock is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Clifton Hancock offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hancock's office at (409) 234-7088 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Clifton Hancock?
Please contact Dr. Hancock's office at (409) 234-7088 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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