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Who is Dr. Molinari, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Sugar Land, TX?
Dr. Alexander Molinari, DO is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Sugar Land, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Molinari is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Molinari’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Molinari’s office at (231) 929-5734.
What languages does Dr. Molinari speak?
Dr. Molinari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Molinari typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Molinari 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. Molinari. 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
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
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:
- Joint Fusion Status
- Surgical Joint Fusion
- Arthrodesis History
- Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z981: Arthrodesis status
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. Molinari typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Molinari 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. Molinari. 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:
- 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
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:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
- SI Joint Fusion (MIS)
- Percutaneous Sacroiliac Arthrodesis
- Image-Guided SI Joint Fusion
- Sacroiliac Joint Stabilization
CPT Codes:
- 27279: Arthrodesis, Sacroiliac Joint, Percutaneous Or Minimally Invasive (Indirect Visualization), With Image Guidance, Includes Obtaining Bone Graft When Performed, And Placement Of Transfixation Device
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
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)
Does Dr. Molinari accept my insurance?
Dr. Molinari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (231) 929-5734 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Molinari accept in Sugar Land, TX?
Dr. Molinari in Sugar Land, 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
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Transamerica
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Molinari's office located?
Dr. Alexander Molinari's Primary Practice
16605 Southwest Fwy Ste 400
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(231) 929-5734
What is Dr. Molinari's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Molinari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477948297.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Molinari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Molinari
What is Dr. Alexander Molinari's specialty?
Dr. Molinari is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Sugar Land, 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. Alexander Molinari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Molinari is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Oakbend Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Houston Methodist The Woodlands 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 Alexander Molinari accepting new patients in Sugar Land, TX?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Molinari is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Molinari offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Molinari's office at (231) 929-5734 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Molinari?
Please contact Dr. Molinari's office at (231) 929-5734 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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