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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ameri, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Bijan Ameri, DO is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ameri is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ameri’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ameri’s office at (949) 491-9991.
What languages does Dr. Ameri speak?
Dr. Ameri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Ameri typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ameri 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. Ameri. 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:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
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
Also known as:
- Upper Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Thoracic Spine Pain
- Mid-Back Pain
- Thoracic Back Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M546: Pain in thoracic spine
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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Ameri typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ameri 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. Ameri. 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:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Also known as:
- Application of Short Leg Splint
- Calf to Foot Splint
- Lower Leg Splinting
- Short Leg Immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29515: Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)
Does Dr. Ameri accept my insurance?
Dr. Ameri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 491-9991 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ameri accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Ameri in Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ameri's office located?
Dr. Bijan Ameri's Primary Practice
959 E Walnut St Ste 150
Pasadena, CA 91106
(949) 491-9991
What is Dr. Ameri's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ameri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972040681.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ameri?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ameri
What is Dr. Bijan Ameri's specialty?
Dr. Ameri is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Pasadena, CA.
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. Bijan Ameri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ameri is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Casa Colina Hospital And Centers For Healthcare, Usc Arcadia Hospital, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital 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 Bijan Ameri accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bijan Ameri is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bijan Ameri offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ameri's office at (949) 491-9991 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bijan Ameri?
Please contact Dr. Ameri's office at (949) 491-9991 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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