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Dr. Catherine Olinger, MD

Iowa City, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Olinger, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Iowa City, IA?

    Dr. Catherine Olinger, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Iowa City, IA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Olinger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Olinger’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Olinger’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Olinger speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Olinger typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Olinger 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. Olinger. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    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:

    • 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:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Olinger typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Olinger may include:

    Please contact Dr. Olinger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Olinger accept my insurance?

    Dr. Olinger 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. Olinger accept in Iowa City, IA?

    Dr. Olinger in Iowa City, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Midlands Choice (NE)

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Unknown

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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    Where is Dr. Olinger's office located?

    Dr. Catherine Olinger's Primary Practice

    200 Hawkins Dr

    Iowa City, IA 52242

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    Iowa River Landing University Of Iowa Healthcare

    105 E 9th St

    Coralville, IA 52241

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    Dr. Catherine Olinger's Practice 3

    1130 S Scott Blvd

    Iowa City, IA 52240

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

    Dr. Olinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417342536.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Olinger?

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

    What is Dr. Catherine Olinger's specialty?

    Dr. Olinger is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Iowa City, IA.

    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. Catherine Olinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Olinger is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics, University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics, Unitypoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital - Cedar Rapids, St. Anthony Regional Hospital, Genesis Medical Center-Dewitt, Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street 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

    When to see an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Catherine Olinger accepting new patients in Iowa City, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Catherine Olinger is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Catherine Olinger offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Olinger's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Catherine Olinger?

    Please contact Dr. Olinger's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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