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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. 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 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 an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Alamin typically 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. 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:
- 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Alamin typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 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:
- 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:
- Lumbar Spinal Decompression Surgery
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
- Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Lower back nerve decompression
- Herniated disc surgery (lumbar)
- Transpedicular spinal decompression
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
- Neck Disc Replacement
- Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
- Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
- Cervical Total Disc Replacement
- Spinal Allograft
- Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
- Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
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
- 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
- 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (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 (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)
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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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
, 2012
Morbidity and Mortality of C2 Fractures in the Elderly: Surgery and Conservative Treatment
, 2012
Pulmory Cement Embolism after Kyphoplasty
, 2011
Charlson Score is a Robust Predictor of 30-Day Complications Following Spil Metastasis Surgery
, 2011
Bacteriologic Culture of Excised Intervertebral Disc From Immunocompetent Patients
, 2011
Provocative lumbar discography versus functiol anesthetic discography
, 2011
Predictors of Survival After Surgical Treatment of Spil Metastasis
, 2011
Gluteal-Sparing Approach for Posterior Iliac Crest Bone Graft Description of a New Technique
, 2010
Facet Pain in Thoracic Compression Fractures
, 2010
Lumbar intersegmental spacing
, 2009
Lumbar Tumor Resections and Magement
, 2009
Does minor trauma cause serious low back illness?
, 2006
Are first-time episodes of serious LBP associated with new MRI findings?
, 2006
Surgical treatment for unstable low-grade isthmic spondylolisthesis in adults
, 2006
Vertebroplasty versus kyphoplasty: Biomechanical behavior under repetitive loading conditions
, 2006
A gold standard evaluation of the discogenic pain diagnosis as determined by provocative
, 2006
Comparison of minimally invasive
, 2006
A prospective controlled study of limited versus subtotal posterior discectomy
, 2006
Low-pressure positive discography in subjects asymptomatic of significant low back pain illness
, 2006
The monotonic and fatigue properties of osteoporotic thoracic vertebral bodies
, 2005
Discographic, MRI and psychosocial determints of low back pain disability and remission
, 2005
Prospective controlled study of the development of lower back pain
, 2004
Provocative discography in volunteer subjects with mild persistent low back pain.
, 2002
Discography. a review.
, 2001
Preossified longitudil epiphyseal bracket of the foot
, 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.
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. 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, Tahoe Forest Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca 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?
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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1051 Las Tablas Rd
Templeton, CA 93465