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Dr. Todd Alamin, MD

Dr. Todd Alamin, MD

Templeton, CA

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 by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. 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 in 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 a 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
    • Lower Back and Tailbone 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
    • Lumbosacral Spinal Stenosis
    • Nerve Compression in Lumbosacral Spine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M4807: Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral 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:

    • Spondylolisthesis
    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra
    • Spinal Slip
    • Vertebral Displacement
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4310: Spondylolisthesis, site unspecified
    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    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:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Scoliosis
    • Idiopathic Scoliosis
    • Curved Spine
    • Spinal Curvature
    • Backbone Curve
    • Scoliosis of unknown cause
    • Primary scoliosis
    • Unspecified idiopathic scoliosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M419: Scoliosis, unspecified
    • M4120: Other idiopathic scoliosis, site unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Degenerative Neck Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Bursal Cyst (Other Site)
    • Joint Disorder
    • Fluid-filled sac in bursa
    • Bursa lump
    • Cyst on bursa

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7138: Other bursal cyst, other site

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Left Lumbago and Sciatica
    • Left Back and Leg Pain
    • Left Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Which procedures does Dr. Alamin perform as a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?

    As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. Todd Alamin may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alamin's office.

    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

    • Advantage

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Alamin's office located?

    Dr. Todd Alamin's Primary Practice

    1051 Las Tablas Rd

    Templeton, CA 93465

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    Dr. Todd Alamin's Practice 2

    900 Blake Wilbur Dr

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    Dr. Todd Alamin's Practice 3

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    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 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 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?

    Please contact Dr. Alamin's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Todd Alamin have?

    Dr. Todd Alamin is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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