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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghaffar, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Samia Ghaffar, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ghaffar is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghaffar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghaffar’s office at (559) 320-0530.
What languages does Dr. Ghaffar speak?
Dr. Ghaffar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Ghaffar typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ghaffar 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. Ghaffar. 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
- 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Ghaffar typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ghaffar 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. Ghaffar. 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:
- Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Lumbar Spinal Decompression Surgery
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
- Spinal Allograft
- Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
- Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
- Lower back nerve decompression
- Herniated disc surgery (lumbar)
- Transpedicular spinal decompression
- Spinal Decompression
- Transpedicular Decompression
- Nerve Root Decompression
- Herniated Disc Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63056: Transpedicular approach with decompression of spinal cord, equina and/or nerve root(s) (eg, herniated intervertebral disc), single segment; lumbar (including transfacet, or lateral extraforaminal approach) (eg, far lateral herniated intervertebral disc)
- 63057: Transpedicular approach with decompression of spinal cord, equina and/or nerve root(s) (eg, herniated intervertebral disc), single segment; each additional segment, thoracic or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- 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:
- Own Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Autologous Spine Graft
- Morselized Bone Graft
- Spine Fusion Bone Graft
- Bone Harvest for Spine
CPT Codes:
- 20937: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); morselized (through separate skin or fascial incision) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skeletal Traction
- Pin Traction
- Wire Traction
- Bone Traction
CPT Codes:
- 20650: Insertion of wire or pin with application of skeletal traction, including removal (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Ghaffar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghaffar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 320-0530 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghaffar accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Ghaffar in Fresno, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Asante
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ghaffar's office located?
Dr. Samia Ghaffar's Primary Practice
45 E River Park Pl W Ste 104
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 320-0530
What is Dr. Ghaffar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghaffar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093004988.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghaffar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghaffar
What is Dr. Samia Ghaffar's specialty?
Dr. Ghaffar is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Fresno, 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. Samia Ghaffar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ghaffar is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Clovis Community Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Los Banos 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 Samia Ghaffar accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Samia Ghaffar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samia Ghaffar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghaffar's office at (559) 320-0530 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samia Ghaffar?
Please contact Dr. Ghaffar's office at (559) 320-0530 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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