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Who is Dr. Auer, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Powell Auer, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Auer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Auer’s office at (318) 798-4428.
Is Dr. Auer board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Powell Auer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Auer speak?
Dr. Auer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Auer typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Auer 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. Auer. 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:
- 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
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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Auer typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Auer 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. Auer. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
CPT Codes:
- 62323: 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, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
Does Dr. Auer accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Auer's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Auer's office located?
Dr. Powell Auer's Primary Practice
1455 E Bert Kouns Ind Loop Ste 210
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 798-4428
What is Dr. Auer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Auer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073735338.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Auer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Auer
What is Dr. Powell Auer's specialty?
Dr. Auer is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Shreveport, LA.
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. Powell Auer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Auer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Powell Auer accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Powell Auer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Powell Auer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Auer's office at (318) 798-4428 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Powell Auer?
Please contact Dr. Auer's office at (318) 798-4428 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Powell Auer have?
Dr. Powell Auer is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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