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Dr. Babak Lami, MD

Schaumburg, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lami, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Schaumburg, IL?

    Dr. Babak Lami, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Schaumburg, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Lami graduated from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program. Dr. Lami is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lami’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lami’s office at (847) 519-9700.

    Where did Dr. Lami go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

    • Medical School: University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Lami board certified in Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Babak Lami, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Lami speak?

    Dr. Lami and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lami treat?

    As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Lami 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. Lami. 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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Upper Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Thoracic Spine Pain
    • Mid-Back Pain
    • Thoracic Back Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M546: Pain in thoracic spine

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Lower Back and Sacrum Disc Displacement
    • Neck Disc Disorder at C6-C7 with Pinched Nerve
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion
    • Slipped Disc in Lumbosacral Spine
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region
    • Lumbosacral Disc Protrusion
    • C6-C7 Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve at C6-C7
    • C6-C7 Disc Disease with Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
    • M5127: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbosacral region
    • M50123: Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy

    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:

    • Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-neurological surgery care
    • Brain surgery aftercare
    • Spine surgery aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M50122: Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy

    Also known as:

    • Congenital Spondylolisthesis
    • Birth Defects
    • Slipped vertebra at birth
    • Spinal slip defect
    • Vertebral displacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q762: Congenital spondylolisthesis

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

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

    As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. Babak Lami may include:

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

    Does Dr. Lami accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lami accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 519-9700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lami accept in Schaumburg, IL?

    Dr. Lami in Schaumburg, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lami's office located?

    Dr. Babak Lami's Primary Practice

    500 W Golf Rd Ste 101

    Schaumburg, IL 60195

    (847) 519-9700

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    Dr. Babak Lami's Practice 2

    360 Station Dr Ste 200

    Crystal Lake, IL 60014

    (847) 519-9700

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    Dr. Babak Lami's Practice 3

    1990 E Algonquin Rd Ste 160

    Schaumburg, IL 60173

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    What is Dr. Lami's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750422465.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lami?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lami

    What is Dr. Babak Lami's specialty?

    Dr. Lami is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Schaumburg, IL. 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. Lami to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Babak Lami affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lami is affiliated with Ascension Saint Alexius (hoffman Estates, Il) 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

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?

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    Is Babak Lami accepting new patients in Schaumburg, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Babak Lami is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Babak Lami offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lami's office at (847) 519-9700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Babak Lami?

    Please contact Dr. Lami's office at (847) 519-9700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Babak Lami have?

    Dr. Babak Lami is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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