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Who is Dr. Gorek, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Josef Gorek, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gorek is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gorek’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gorek’s office at (510) 307-1500.
Where did Dr. Gorek go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Gorek speak?
Dr. Gorek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Gorek typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Gorek 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. Gorek. 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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar 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 Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
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:
- Joint Fusion Status
- Surgical Joint Fusion
- Arthrodesis History
- Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z981: Arthrodesis status
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Gorek typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Josef Gorek may include:
- Allograft Reconstruction
- Ankle Second Opinion
- Arthrodesis
- Arthropathy
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Casting and Splinting
- Deformity Correction (Post Trauma)
Please contact Dr. Gorek's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gorek accept my insurance?
Dr. Gorek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 307-1500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gorek accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Gorek in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gorek's office located?
What is Dr. Gorek's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gorek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407908205.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gorek?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gorek
What is Dr. Josef Gorek's specialty?
Dr. Gorek is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Oakland, CA.
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. Josef Gorek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gorek is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Josef Gorek accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Josef Gorek is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Josef Gorek offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gorek's office at (510) 307-1500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Josef Gorek?
Please contact Dr. Gorek's office at (510) 307-1500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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