19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Asghar, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Plantation, FL?
Dr. Jahangir Asghar, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Plantation, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Asghar completed his residency at UMDNJ- New Jersey Medical School. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Candidate, American Medical Association (AMA), AOSpine Foundation, Fox Pediatric Severe Spinal Deformity Study, International Society for the Advancement of Spinal Surgery, North American Spine Society, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, Florida Orthopaedic Society, Scoliosis Research Society, Setting Scoliosis Straight (Harms Study Group), and Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons (SMISS). Dr. Asghar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Asghar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Asghar’s office at (954) 223-5843.
Where did Dr. Asghar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UMDNJ- New Jersey Medical School
Medical School: St. George University of School of Medicine | University of Southern California
Is Dr. Asghar board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Jahangir Asghar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Asghar speak?
Dr. Asghar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Asghar treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Asghar 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. Asghar. 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 with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
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
Also known as:
- Joint Fusion Status
- Surgical Joint Fusion
- Arthrodesis History
- Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z981: Arthrodesis status
Also known as:
- Fusion of Lower Back Spine
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Fused Lower Back Vertebrae
- Lumbar Spine Fusion
- Lower Back Ankylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4326: Fusion of spine, lumbar region
What procedures does Dr. Asghar perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Asghar 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. Asghar. 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:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
- 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
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)
Also known as:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Does Dr. Asghar accept my insurance?
Dr. Asghar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 223-5843 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Asghar accept in Plantation, FL?
Dr. Asghar in Plantation, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AvMed Health Plan
CareCentrix
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
StableView Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Asghar's office located?
Dr. Jahangir Asghar's Primary Practice
499 NW 70th Ave Ste 200
Plantation, FL 33317
(954) 223-5843
Dr. Jahangir Asghar's Practice 3
3000 Bayview Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
(954) 567-1332
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 3 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
93% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Jahangir Asghar an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Asghar has been rated and reviewed by 3 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Asghar, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Candidate
Member
American Medical Association (AMA)
Member
AOSpine Foundation
Member
Fox Pediatric Severe Spinal Deformity Study
Member
International Society for the Advancement of Spinal Surgery
Member
North American Spine Society
Associate Member
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
Member
Florida Orthopaedic Society
Member
Scoliosis Research Society
Member
Setting Scoliosis Straight (Harms Study Group)
Member
Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons (SMISS)
Member
What is Dr. Asghar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Asghar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154448975.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asghar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asghar
What is Dr. Jahangir Asghar's specialty?
Dr. Asghar is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Plantation, FL. 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. Asghar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jahangir Asghar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Asghar is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, Florida Medical Center, Holy Cross Health 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 Jahangir Asghar accepting new patients in Plantation, FL?
Yes, Dr. Jahangir Asghar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jahangir Asghar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Asghar's office at (954) 223-5843 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jahangir Asghar?
Please contact Dr. Asghar's office at (954) 223-5843 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jahangir Asghar have?
Dr. Jahangir Asghar is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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