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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.
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:
- Allograft Reconstruction
- Ankle Second Opinion
- Arthrodesis
- Arthropathy
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Casting and Splinting
- Deformity Correction (Post Trauma)
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?
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
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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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