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Dr. Joseph Osorio, MD, PHD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Osorio, Neurosurgeon in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Joseph Osorio, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Osorio is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Osorio’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Osorio’s office at (619) 543-5840.

    What languages does Dr. Osorio speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Osorio treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Osorio 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. Osorio. 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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Spine Deformity
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Backbone Deformity
    • Spinal Curvature Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M439: Deforming dorsopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Scoliosis
    • Curved Spine
    • Spinal Curvature
    • Backbone Curve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M419: Scoliosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

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

    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
    • Upper Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Thoracic Spine Pain
    • Mid-Back Pain
    • Thoracic Back Ache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M546: Pain in thoracic spine
    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spinal Cord Compression
    • Spinal Cord Condition
    • Myelopathy
    • Compressed Spinal Cord
    • Myelopathy from Compression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified
    • G9520: Unspecified cord compression

    Also known as:

    • Other Congenital Spinal Malformations
    • Birth Defects
    • Spinal birth defects
    • Congenital spine abnormalities
    • Vertebral malformations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q7649: Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis

    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:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M960: Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesis

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Does Dr. Osorio accept my insurance?

    Dr. Osorio accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-5840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Osorio accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Osorio in San Diego, 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

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Osorio's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Osorio's Primary Practice

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 543-5840

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

    Dr. Osorio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437416591.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Osorio?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Osorio's specialty?

    Dr. Osorio is a Neurosurgeon near San Diego, CA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Osorio to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Osorio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Osorio is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Joseph Osorio accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Osorio is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Osorio offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Osorio's office at (619) 543-5840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Osorio?

    Please contact Dr. Osorio's office at (619) 543-5840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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