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Dr. Amber Price, MD

Durango, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Price, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Durango, CO?

    Dr. Amber Price, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Durango, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Price is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Price’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Price’s office at (970) 382-9500.

    What languages does Dr. Price speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • 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:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    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

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

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

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar

    Does Dr. Price accept my insurance?

    Dr. Price accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (970) 382-9500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Price accept in Durango, CO?

    Dr. Price in Durango, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Colorado

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Price's office located?

    Dr. Amber Price's Primary Practice

    1 Mercado St Ste 200

    Durango, CO 81301

    (970) 382-9500

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    Dr. Amber Price's Practice 2

    604 S Rio Grande Ave

    Aztec, NM 87410

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    Dr. Amber Price's Practice 3

    314 S 6th St

    Montrose, CO 81401

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    What hospitals are Dr. Price affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Price has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Animas Surgical Hospital At Rivergate,Durango, CO
    Pagosa Springs Medical Center,Pagosa Springs, CO
    San Luis Valley Health - Regional Medical Center,Alamosa, CO
    Rio Grande Hospital,Del Norte, CO

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

    Dr. Price's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457714552.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Price?

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

    What is Dr. Amber Price's specialty?

    Dr. Price is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Durango, CO.

    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 Dr. Amber Price affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Price is affiliated with Southwest Health System - Cortez, Commonspirit - Mercy 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 Dr. Amber Price accepting new patients in Durango, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Amber Price is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amber Price offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Price's office at (970) 382-9500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Amber Price?

    Please contact Dr. Price's office at (970) 382-9500 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Price's office located?

    Dr. Price's offices are located in Durango, CO, Aztec, NM, and Montrose, CO.