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Who is Dr. Nowacki, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Wayne, NJ?
Dr. Douglas Nowacki, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Wayne, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nowacki is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nowacki’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nowacki’s office.
What languages does Dr. Nowacki speak?
Dr. Nowacki and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nowacki treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Nowacki 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. Nowacki. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
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
Also known as:
- Joint Fusion Status
- Surgical Joint Fusion
- Arthrodesis History
- Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z981: Arthrodesis status
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
What procedures does Dr. Nowacki perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Nowacki 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. Nowacki. 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:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
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:
- 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. Nowacki accept my insurance?
Dr. Nowacki 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. Nowacki accept in Wayne, NJ?
Dr. Nowacki in Wayne, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Gorman-Rupp Co
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nowacki's office located?
What is Dr. Nowacki's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nowacki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518302660.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nowacki?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nowacki
What is Dr. Douglas Nowacki's specialty?
Dr. Nowacki is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Wayne, NJ. 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. Nowacki to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Douglas Nowacki affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nowacki is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, The Valley Hospital, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono 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 Douglas Nowacki accepting new patients in Wayne, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Nowacki is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Nowacki offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nowacki's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Nowacki?
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