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Dr. Michael Tseng, MD

Pleasanton, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tseng, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Pleasanton, CA?

    Dr. Michael Tseng, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Pleasanton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tseng is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tseng’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tseng’s office at (510) 806-2100.

    Is Dr. Tseng board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Tseng, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Tseng speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

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

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Tseng 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. Tseng. 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 here.

    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:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

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

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Tseng 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. Tseng. 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 here.

    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 Laminectomy for Spinal Lesion
    • Lumbar Spinal Lesion Excision
    • Extradural Spinal Lesion Removal
    • Laminectomy for Non-Cancerous Spinal Growth

    CPT Codes:

    • 63267: Laminectomy for excision or evacuation of intraspinal lesion other than neoplasm, extradural; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
    • Neck Disc Replacement
    • Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
    • Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
    • Cervical Total Disc Replacement

    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
    • 22856: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Test
    • Oximeter Reading
    • Blood Oxygen Level Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination

    Does Dr. Tseng accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tseng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 806-2100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tseng accept in Pleasanton, CA?

    Dr. Tseng in Pleasanton, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Tseng's office located?

    Dr. Michael Tseng's Primary Practice

    5725 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 200

    Pleasanton, CA 94588

    (510) 806-2100

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    Dr. Michael Tseng's Practice 2

    6121 Hollis St

    Emeryville, CA 94608

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    Dr. Michael Tseng's Practice 3

    5801 Norris Canyon Rd Ste 210

    San Ramon, CA 94583

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

    Dr. Tseng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801002175.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tseng?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Tseng's specialty?

    Dr. Tseng is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Pleasanton, CA.

    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. Michael Tseng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tseng is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, Sutter Delta Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca 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 Michael Tseng accepting new patients in Pleasanton, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Tseng is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Tseng offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tseng's office at (510) 806-2100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Tseng?

    Please contact Dr. Tseng's office at (510) 806-2100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Tseng have?

    Dr. Michael Tseng is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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