Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Picetti, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Sacramento, CA?
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 an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Picetti typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Secondary Scoliosis
- Scoliosis
- Acquired Scoliosis
- Scoliosis from Another Condition
- Non-Idiopathic Spinal Curve
- Curved Spine
- Spinal Curvature
- Backbone Curve
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4150: Other secondary scoliosis, site unspecified
- M419: Scoliosis, 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
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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Picetti typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 Healthcare
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Picetti affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Picetti has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Picetti's NPI number?A 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