Who is Dr. Ashraf, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Westwood, NJ?
Dr. Nomaan Ashraf, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Westwood, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ashraf graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine.
Dr. Ashraf is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ashraf’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ashraf’s office at (201) 634-1811.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ashraf?
Dr. Nomaan Ashraf, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ashraf empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Herniated Discs, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Disorders-Degenerative, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Surgery - Lumbar, Spinal Surgery-Cervical, Spinal Trauma, Spinal Tumors, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Westwood/NJ community, Dr. Ashraf is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ashraf go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Ashraf board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Nomaan Ashraf, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Ashraf speak?
Dr. Ashraf and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ashraf treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ashraf 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. Ashraf. 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
Neck Spinal Stenosis
Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
Spinal Stenosis
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
Lumbar Stenosis
Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
Cervical 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:
M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
Lower Back and Tailbone 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
Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region with Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
M5117: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral 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 Nerve Root Pain
Back Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral 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 Lower Back
Back Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lower Back Nerve Compression
Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does Dr. Ashraf perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ashraf 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. Ashraf. 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)
Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
Neck Spinal Fusion
Interbody Device Implantation
Spinal Fusion with Cage
Synthetic Disc Space Device
Cervical interbody fusion
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
Neck vertebrae fusion
Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
Spine fusion surgery lower back
Lumbar arthrodesis
Cervical Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
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
22633: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar;
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:
Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Artificial Disc Replacement (Neck)
Lumbar Laminotomy
Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
Neck Disc Replacement
Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
Cervical Total Disc Replacement
Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery
CPT Codes:
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
22858: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); second level, cervical (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:
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:
Spinal Instrumentation Placement
Spine Stabilization Hardware
Posterior Spinal Fixation
Harrington Rod Placement
Pedicle Screw Fixation
CPT Codes:
22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (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)
Also known as:
Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
SCS Implantation
Back Pain Stimulator Surgery
CPT Codes:
63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Epidural neurostimulator placement
Percutaneous spinal stimulator
SCS implant
CPT Codes:
63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural
Also known as:
Spinal Pain Stimulator Device Revision or Removal
Spinal neurostimulator removal
Spinal cord stimulator revision
Implanted pain device removal
CPT Codes:
63688: Revision or removal of implanted spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array
Does Dr. Ashraf accept my insurance?
Dr. Ashraf accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 634-1811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ashraf accept in Westwood, NJ?
Dr. Ashraf in Westwood, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Ashraf's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ashraf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104957976.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ashraf?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ashraf
What is Dr. Nomaan Ashraf's specialty?
Dr. Ashraf is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Westwood, 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. Ashraf to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nomaan Ashraf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ashraf is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center 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 Nomaan Ashraf accepting new patients in Westwood, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Nomaan Ashraf is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nomaan Ashraf offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ashraf's office at (201) 634-1811 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nomaan Ashraf?
Please contact Dr. Ashraf's office at (201) 634-1811 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nomaan Ashraf have?
Dr. Nomaan Ashraf is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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