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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vorhies, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. John Vorhies, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vorhies is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vorhies’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vorhies’s office at (650) 497-8000.
What languages does Dr. Vorhies speak?
Dr. Vorhies and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Vorhies typically treat?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Vorhies 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. Vorhies. 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:
- Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
- Scoliosis
- Neuromuscular Scoliosis
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Scoliosis in Children and Teens
- Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
- Teen Mid-Back Curve
- Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis
- Curved Spine
- Spinal Curvature
- Backbone Curve
- Scoliosis from nerve problems
- Scoliosis from muscle problems
- Secondary scoliosis
- Teenage scoliosis
- Scoliosis in teens
- AIS
ICD-10 Codes:
- M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M419: Scoliosis, unspecified
- M4145: Neuromuscular scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M41124: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Musculoskeletal Screening
- Health Screening
- Bone and Muscle Check-up
- Joint Health Screening
- Orthopedic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13828: Encounter for screening for other musculoskeletal disorder
What procedures does a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Vorhies typically perform?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Vorhies 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. Vorhies. 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:
- 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)
Also known as:
- Application of Risser Cast or Brace
- Risser Jacket Application
- Spinal Cast
- Scoliosis Brace Application
- Body Cast for Spine
CPT Codes:
- 29010: Application of Risser jacket, localizer, body; only
Also known as:
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
Also known as:
- Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spine Autograft
- Local Bone Harvest for Spine
- Spinal Fusion Bone Graft
CPT Codes:
- 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (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:
- Extensive Spinal Rod Placement
- Long Segment Spinal Instrumentation
- Spinal Fusion Hardware (Extensive)
- Posterior Spinal Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 22844: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 13 or more vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
- Spinal Navigation Surgery
- Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
- Image-Guided Spine Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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
Does Dr. Vorhies accept my insurance?
Dr. Vorhies accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vorhies accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Vorhies in Palo Alto, 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
California Water Service Group
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vorhies' office located?
What is Dr. Vorhies's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vorhies's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952692188.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vorhies?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vorhies
What is Dr. John Vorhies's specialty?
Dr. Vorhies is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon do?
An orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in pediatric orthopedics focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal issues in infants, children, and adolescents. This includes addressing limb and spine deformities (such as clubfoot and scoliosis), gait abnormalities (like limping), bone and joint infections, and fractures.
Is this Dr. John Vorhies affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vorhies is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Renown Regional 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
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Is John Vorhies accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. John Vorhies is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Vorhies offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vorhies's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Vorhies?
Please contact Dr. Vorhies's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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