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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zaidi, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Qasim Zaidi, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Zaidi is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zaidi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zaidi’s office at (617) 754-6742.
What languages does Dr. Zaidi speak?
Dr. Zaidi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Zaidi typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Zaidi 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. Zaidi. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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 Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
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:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Zaidi typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Zaidi 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. Zaidi. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Neck Spinal Fusion
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
- Cervical Interbody Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Fusion
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
- 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
Also known as:
- Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spinal Instrumentation (Front Approach)
- Spinal Allograft
- Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
- Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
- Anterior Spinal Fixation
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
CPT Codes:
- 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22846: Anterior instrumentation; 4 to 7 vertebral segments (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:
- 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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Zaidi accept my insurance?
Dr. Zaidi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 754-6742 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zaidi accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Zaidi in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Essence Healthcare
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Zaidi's office located?
Dr. Qasim Zaidi's Primary Practice
12639 Old Tesson Rd Ste 115
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(617) 754-6742
What is Dr. Zaidi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zaidi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487099313.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zaidi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zaidi
What is Dr. Qasim Zaidi's specialty?
Dr. Zaidi is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Saint Louis, MO.
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. Qasim Zaidi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zaidi is affiliated with Mercy Hospital South, St. Luke's Hospital - Chesterfield, Mo, Ssm Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, Mercy Hospital St. Louis 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 Qasim Zaidi accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Qasim Zaidi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Qasim Zaidi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zaidi's office at (617) 754-6742 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Qasim Zaidi?
Please contact Dr. Zaidi's office at (617) 754-6742 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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