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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rizkalla, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. James Rizkalla, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Rizkalla is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rizkalla’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rizkalla’s office at (801) 587-7109.
What languages does Dr. Rizkalla speak?
Dr. Rizkalla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Rizkalla typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Rizkalla 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. Rizkalla. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Rizkalla typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. James Rizkalla may include:
- Allograft Reconstruction
- Ankle Second Opinion
- Arthrodesis
- Arthropathy
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Casting and Splinting
- Deformity Correction (Post Trauma)
Please contact Dr. Rizkalla's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rizkalla accept my insurance?
Dr. Rizkalla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (801) 587-7109 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rizkalla accept in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Rizkalla in Salt Lake City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rizkalla's office located?
Dr. James Rizkalla's Primary Practice
590 S Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 587-7109
What is Dr. Rizkalla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rizkalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285160390.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rizkalla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rizkalla
What is Dr. James Rizkalla's specialty?
Dr. Rizkalla is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Salt Lake City, UT.
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. James Rizkalla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rizkalla is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Uptown which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 James Rizkalla accepting new patients in Salt Lake City, UT?
Yes, Dr. James Rizkalla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Rizkalla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rizkalla's office at (801) 587-7109 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Rizkalla?
Please contact Dr. Rizkalla's office at (801) 587-7109 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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