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Dr. John Orphanos, MD

South Charleston, WV

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Orphanos, Neurosurgeon in South Charleston, WV?

    Dr. John Orphanos, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in South Charleston, WV with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Orphanos graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed his residency at West Virginia University Program. Dr. Orphanos is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Orphanos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Orphanos’s office at (304) 342-6927.

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

    • Residency: West Virginia University Program

    • Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Orphanos speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Orphanos treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Orphanos 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. Orphanos. 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:

    • 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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    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 Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, 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:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    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

    Does Dr. Orphanos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Orphanos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 342-6927 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Orphanos accept in South Charleston, WV?

    Dr. Orphanos in South Charleston, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Medicare

    • State of West Virginia

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    Where is Dr. Orphanos' office located?

    Dr. John Orphanos' Primary Practice

    4605 Maccorkle Ave SW

    South Charleston, WV 25309

    (304) 342-6927

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    Dr. John Orphanos' Practice 2

    401 Division St

    South Charleston, WV 25309

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    Dr. John Orphanos' Practice 3

    415 Morris St Ste 400

    Charleston, WV 25301

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

    Dr. Orphanos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336346964.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Orphanos?

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

    What is Dr. John Orphanos's specialty?

    Dr. Orphanos is a Neurosurgeon near South Charleston, WV. 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. Orphanos to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Orphanos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Orphanos is affiliated with Greenwich Hospital 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 John Orphanos accepting new patients in South Charleston, WV?

    Yes, Dr. John Orphanos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Orphanos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Orphanos's office at (304) 342-6927 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Orphanos?

    Please contact Dr. Orphanos's office at (304) 342-6927 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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