Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alamin, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Templeton, CA?
Dr. Todd Alamin, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Templeton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Alamin completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Alamin is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alamin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alamin’s office.
Where did Dr. Alamin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA | Stanford University School of Medicine CA
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, General Surgery | University of California, San Diego | Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Alamin board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Todd Alamin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2003
What languages does Dr. Alamin speak?
Dr. Alamin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Alamin treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Alamin 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. Alamin. 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
- 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 Neck
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Back Pain
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra
- Spinal Slip
- Vertebral Displacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4310: Spondylolisthesis, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does Dr. Alamin perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Alamin 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. Alamin. 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 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 Spinal Decompression Surgery
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
- Repeat Lumbar Disc Surgery (Laminotomy)
- Lower back nerve decompression
- Herniated disc surgery (lumbar)
- Transpedicular spinal decompression
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
- Spinal Allograft
- Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
- Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
- Neck Disc Replacement
- Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
- Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
- Cervical Total Disc Replacement
- Lumbar re-exploration surgery
- Repeat herniated disc surgery
- Laminotomy with nerve decompression
- Lumbar foraminotomy
CPT Codes:
- 63056: Transpedicular approach with decompression of spinal cord, equina and/or nerve root(s) (eg, herniated intervertebral disc), single segment; lumbar (including transfacet, or lateral extraforaminal approach) (eg, far lateral herniated intervertebral disc)
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
- 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22856: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical
- 63042: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, reexploration, single interspace; lumbar
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Neck Spinal Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
- Cervical Laminectomy
- Cervical Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
- Nerve Root Decompression
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)
- 63045: 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; cervical
Also known as:
- Lumbar Laminectomy for Spinal Lesion
- Lumbar Spinal Lesion Excision
- Extradural Spinal Lesion Removal
- Laminectomy for Non-Cancerous Spinal Growth
CPT Codes:
- 63267: Laminectomy for excision or evacuation of intraspinal lesion other than neoplasm, extradural; lumbar
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
CPT Codes:
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
- 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)
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Alamin accept my insurance?
Dr. Alamin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alamin accept in Templeton, CA?
Dr. Alamin in Templeton, 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
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Blue Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alamin's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Failure strength of lumbar spinous processes loaded in a tension band model
JOURL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 2012
Morbidity and Mortality of C2 Fractures in the Elderly: Surgery and Conservative Treatment
NEUROSURGERY, 2012
Pulmory Cement Embolism after Kyphoplasty
PAIN PRACTICE, 2011
Charlson Score is a Robust Predictor of 30-Day Complications Following Spil Metastasis Surgery
SPINE, 2011
Bacteriologic Culture of Excised Intervertebral Disc From Immunocompetent Patients
JOURL OF SPIL DISORDERS & TECHNIQUES, 2011
Provocative lumbar discography versus functiol anesthetic discography
SPINE JOURL, 2011
Predictors of Survival After Surgical Treatment of Spil Metastasis
NEUROSURGERY, 2011
Gluteal-Sparing Approach for Posterior Iliac Crest Bone Graft Description of a New Technique
SPINE, 2010
Facet Pain in Thoracic Compression Fractures
PAIN MEDICINE, 2010
Lumbar intersegmental spacing
SPINE JOURL, 2009
Lumbar Tumor Resections and Magement
ORTHOPEDIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2009
Does minor trauma cause serious low back illness?
SPINE, 2006
Are first-time episodes of serious LBP associated with new MRI findings?
spine jourl, 2006
Surgical treatment for unstable low-grade isthmic spondylolisthesis in adults
spine jourl, 2006
Vertebroplasty versus kyphoplasty: Biomechanical behavior under repetitive loading conditions
SPINE, 2006
A gold standard evaluation of the discogenic pain diagnosis as determined by provocative
SPINE, 2006
Comparison of minimally invasive
JOURL OF SPIL DISORDERS & TECHNIQUES, 2006
A prospective controlled study of limited versus subtotal posterior discectomy
SPINE, 2006
Low-pressure positive discography in subjects asymptomatic of significant low back pain illness
SPINE, 2006
The monotonic and fatigue properties of osteoporotic thoracic vertebral bodies
SPINE, 2005
Discographic, MRI and psychosocial determints of low back pain disability and remission
spine jourl, 2005
Prospective controlled study of the development of lower back pain
SPINE, 2004
Provocative discography in volunteer subjects with mild persistent low back pain.
spine jourl, 2002
Discography. a review.
spine jourl, 2001
Preossified longitudil epiphyseal bracket of the foot
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS, 2001
What is Dr. Alamin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alamin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720134299.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alamin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alamin
What is Dr. Todd Alamin's specialty?
Dr. Alamin is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Templeton, CA. 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. Alamin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Todd Alamin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alamin is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, CA, Tahoe Forest 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 Todd Alamin accepting new patients in Templeton, CA?
Yes, Dr. Todd Alamin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Todd Alamin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alamin's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Todd Alamin?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Todd Alamin have?
Dr. Todd Alamin is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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