Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walch, Neurosurgeon in Lafayette, CO?
What languages does Dr. Walch speak?
Dr. Walch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Walch typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Walch 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. Walch. 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:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal 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
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
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 Disc Disorder at C6-C7 with Pinched Nerve
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- C6-C7 Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve at C6-C7
- C6-C7 Disc Disease with Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M50123: Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Walch typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Walch 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. Walch. 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:
- 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:
- Implantable Pain Pump Placement
- Intrathecal Drug Pump Implantation
- Epidural Drug Pump Placement
- Programmable Pain Pump Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 62362: Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion; programmable pump, including preparation of pump, with or without programming
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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Walch accept my insurance?
Dr. Walch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 724-2302 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walch accept in Lafayette, CO?
Dr. Walch in Lafayette, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Walch's office located?
Dr. Frank Walch also offers virtual visits
Dr. Frank Walch's Primary Practice
340 Exempla Cir Ste 300
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 724-2302
What hospitals are Dr. Walch affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Walch has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Frank Walch?
Dr. Walch has appointments available at his Lafayette, CO office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Walch's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396131017.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walch