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Dr. George Picetti, MD

Dr. George Picetti, MD

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Picetti, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. George Picetti, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Picetti graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed his residency at St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Picetti is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Picetti’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Picetti’s office at (916) 454-6850.

    Where did Dr. Picetti go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr, General Surgery | Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program

    • Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

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

    Yes, Dr. George Picetti, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Picetti speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Picetti treat?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Picetti 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. Picetti. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Scoliosis
    • Scoliosis
    • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
    • Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
    • Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
    • Scoliosis in Children and Teens
    • Acquired Scoliosis
    • Scoliosis from Another Condition
    • Non-Idiopathic Spinal Curve
    • Curved Spine
    • Spinal Curvature
    • Backbone Curve
    • Teenage scoliosis
    • Scoliosis in teens
    • AIS
    • Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
    • Teen Mid-Back Curve
    • Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4150: Other secondary scoliosis, site unspecified
    • M419: Scoliosis, unspecified
    • M41124: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
    • M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • 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
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    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

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Failed Bone Fusion After Surgery
    • Nonunion After Fusion
    • Failed Spinal Fusion
    • Pseudarthrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M960: Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesis

    What procedures does Dr. Picetti perform?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Picetti 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. Picetti. 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.

    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

    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:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Does Dr. Picetti accept my insurance?

    Dr. Picetti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 454-6850 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Picetti accept in Sacramento, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Partnership Health Plan

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Picetti's office located?

    Dr. George Picetti's Primary Practice

    2825 Capitol Ave

    Sacramento, CA 95816

    (916) 454-6850

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    Dr. George Picetti's Practice 2

    470 Plumas Blvd Ste 201

    Yuba City, CA 95991

    (916) 454-6850

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    Dr. George Picetti's Practice 3

    1 Medical Plaza Dr

    Roseville, CA 95661

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

    Dr. Picetti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518988443.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Picetti?

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

    What is Dr. George Picetti's specialty?

    Dr. Picetti is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Sacramento, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Picetti to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. George Picetti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Picetti is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, Sutter Solano Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?

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    Is George Picetti accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. George Picetti is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. George Picetti offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Picetti's office at (916) 454-6850 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with George Picetti?

    Please contact Dr. Picetti's office at (916) 454-6850 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. George Picetti have?

    Dr. George Picetti is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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