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Dr. Samuel Joseph, MD

Tampa, FL

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Joseph, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Tampa, FL?

    Dr. Samuel Joseph, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Joseph is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joseph’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joseph’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Joseph?

    Dr. Samuel Joseph, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Joseph empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Spinal Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Tampa/FL community, Dr. Joseph is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Is Dr. Joseph board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Samuel Joseph, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Joseph speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Joseph treat?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Joseph 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. Joseph. 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
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • 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:

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

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Displacement
    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Neck
    • Herniated Disc in Neck
    • Cervical Disc Protrusion
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5020: Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region
    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    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 and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instability in Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Instability
    • Unstable Lower Back Joints

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M532X6: Spinal instabilities, lumbar region

    What procedures does Dr. Joseph perform?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Joseph 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. Joseph. 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:

    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Pain Management Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Sacroiliac Joint Pain Injection
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections
    • Sacroiliac nerve block
    • Steroid injection for SI joint pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
    • 64495: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
    • 64451: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; nerves innervating the sacroiliac joint, with image guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or computed tomography)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back) with Imaging
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation
    • Paravertebral facet injection
    • Neck/upper back pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64492: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spinal Decompression with Fusion
    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Spinal Decompression for Lumbar Fusion (Additional Segment)
    • Neck Spinal Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy with Fusion
    • Facetectomy with Spinal Fusion
    • Foraminotomy with Interbody Arthrodesis
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
    • Laminectomy (Additional Segment)
    • Facetectomy (Additional Segment)
    • Foraminotomy (Additional Segment)
    • Lumbar Spinal Decompression
    • Cervical Laminectomy
    • Cervical Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery
    • Nerve Root Decompression

    CPT Codes:

    • 63052: Laminectomy, facetectomy, or foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s] [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), during posterior interbody arthrodesis, lumbar; single vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 63048: 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; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 63053: Laminectomy, facetectomy, or foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s] [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), during posterior interbody arthrodesis, lumbar; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 63045: 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; cervical

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Spinal Joint Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint

    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 Bone Cut (Additional Segment)
    • Spinal Fixation Device Reinsertion
    • Thoracic Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Vertebral Osteotomy
    • Spine Reshaping Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Osteotomy
    • Spinal Hardware Reinsertion
    • Spine Implant Revision
    • Re-implantation of Spinal Device
    • Thoracic Laminectomy
    • Spinal Nerve Decompression
    • Thoracic Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 22216: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
    • 22849: Reinsertion of spinal fixation device
    • 63046: 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; thoracic

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
    • Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
    • SCS Implantation
    • Back Pain Stimulator Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Ablation for Neck or Upper Back Pain
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Neck
    • Cervical Facet Denervation
    • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64633: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, single facet joint

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
    • Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
    • Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
    • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
    • Spine Nerve Ablation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64634: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
    • Epidural neurostimulator placement
    • Percutaneous spinal stimulator
    • SCS implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural

    Also known as:

    • Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement
    • Epidural Neurostimulator Surgery
    • Pain Stimulator Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 63655: Laminectomy for implantation of neurostimulator electrodes, plate/paddle, epidural

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Pain Stimulator Device Revision or Removal
    • Spinal Neurostimulator Electrode Removal
    • Spinal neurostimulator removal
    • Spinal cord stimulator revision
    • Implanted pain device removal
    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Paddle Removal
    • Neurostimulator Electrode Excision
    • Laminotomy for SCS Electrode Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 63688: Revision or removal of implanted spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array
    • 63662: Removal of spinal neurostimulator electrode plate/paddle(s) placed via laminotomy or laminectomy, including fluoroscopy, when performed

    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:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Lower Neck Bone Fusion (Cervical)
    • Additional Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior/Interbody)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
    • Spine fusion surgery lower back
    • Lumbar arthrodesis
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Fusion
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
    • Cervical Spinal Fusion
    • Posterior Cervical Fusion
    • Neck Vertebrae Fusion
    • Multi-Level Lumbar Fusion
    • Posterior Interbody Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Laminectomy with Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Cervical Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion

    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)
    • 22633: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar;
    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
    • 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
    • 22600: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; cervical below C2 segment
    • 22634: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22554: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); cervical below C2

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion
    • Lower Back Bone Cut (Spine Osteotomy)
    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
    • Spinal Instrumentation (Front Approach)
    • Thoracic Spine Fusion
    • Artificial Disc Replacement (Neck)
    • Kyphoplasty for Lumbar Spine Fracture
    • Lumbar Spine Bone Cut and Disc Removal
    • Neck Vertebra Removal and Spinal Decompression
    • Repeat Lumbar Disc Surgery (Laminotomy)
    • Additional Nerve Decompression in Spine
    • Thoracic Spine Bone Cut (Osteotomy)
    • Spinal Fusion Exploration
    • Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Pelvic Fixation for Spinal Instrumentation
    • Lumbar Interbody Fusion
    • Lower Back Fusion
    • Spinal Arthrodesis
    • Lumbar Spine Osteotomy
    • Vertebral Bone Resection
    • Spine Realignment Surgery
    • Posterior Lumbar Osteotomy
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
    • Neck Disc Replacement
    • Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
    • Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
    • Cervical Total Disc Replacement
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Thoracic Arthrodesis
    • Posterior Spine Fusion Thoracic
    • Spinal Fusion Thoracic
    • Back Bone Fusion Surgery
    • Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
    • Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery
    • Vertebral Augmentation (Lumbar)
    • Percutaneous Kyphoplasty (Lower Back)
    • Spine Fracture Repair (Lumbar)
    • Lumbar Osteotomy with Discectomy
    • Lower Back Bone Reshaping Surgery
    • Spinal Deformity Correction (Lumbar)
    • Cervical Corpectomy
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
    • Vertebral Body Resection
    • Lumbar re-exploration surgery
    • Repeat herniated disc surgery
    • Laminotomy with nerve decompression
    • Lumbar foraminotomy
    • Laminotomy (Additional Level)
    • Hemilaminectomy (Additional Level)
    • Spinal Nerve Root Decompression (Additional)
    • Spinal Osteotomy Thoracic
    • Thoracic Vertebrae Reshaping
    • Posterior Spine Osteotomy
    • Spine fusion check
    • Investigate spinal fusion
    • Spinal fusion revision assessment
    • Spinal Allograft
    • Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
    • Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
    • Spinal-pelvic fusion
    • Pelvic bone attachment (spine)
    • Spine instrumentation to pelvis

    CPT Codes:

    • 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
    • 22214: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; lumbar
    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
    • 22856: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical
    • 22846: Anterior instrumentation; 4 to 7 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22610: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; thoracic (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
    • 22858: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); second level, cervical (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22514: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; lumbar
    • 22224: Osteotomy of spine, including discectomy, anterior approach, single vertebral segment; lumbar
    • 63081: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, single segment
    • 63042: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, reexploration, single interspace; lumbar
    • 63035: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; each additional interspace, cervical or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22212: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; thoracic
    • 22830: Exploration of spinal fusion
    • 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22848: Pelvic fixation (attachment of caudal end of instrumentation to pelvic bony structures) other than sacrum (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Additional Spinal Fusion Level (Anterior)
    • Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
    • Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
    • Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Back Bone Fusion
    • Anterior Interbody Fusion (Add-on)
    • Extra Level Spine Fusion
    • Spinal Segment Fusion
    • SI Joint Fusion (MIS)
    • Percutaneous Sacroiliac Arthrodesis
    • Image-Guided SI Joint Fusion
    • Sacroiliac Joint Stabilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22585: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 27279: Arthrodesis, Sacroiliac Joint, Percutaneous Or Minimally Invasive (Indirect Visualization), With Image Guidance, Includes Obtaining Bone Graft When Performed, And Placement Of Transfixation Device

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation Placement
    • Spine Stabilization Hardware
    • Posterior Spinal Fixation
    • Harrington Rod Placement
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
    • Vertebral Fixation
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation
    • Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Rod and Wire Placement
    • Posterior Spinal Instrumentation
    • Vertebral Segment Fixation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22843: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 7 to 12 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Invasive Electrical Bone Healing Stimulation
    • Operative Bone Growth Stimulation
    • Electrical Bone Stimulator Implant
    • Surgical Bone Healing Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 20975: Electrical stimulation to aid bone healing; invasive (operative)

    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:

    • Spinal Rod Removal
    • Harrington Rod Removal
    • Posterior Spinal Instrumentation Removal
    • Back Implant Removal
    • Spine Hardware Explantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 22850: Removal of posterior nonsegmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Abscess Drainage
    • Deep spine abscess incision
    • Cervical spine abscess drainage
    • Thoracic spine abscess surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 22010: Incision and drainage, open, of deep abscess (subfascial), posterior spine; cervical, thoracic, or cervicothoracic

    Also known as:

    • Kyphoplasty for Thoracic Spine Fracture
    • Thoracic Vertebral Augmentation
    • Spine Fracture Repair (Kyphoplasty)
    • Backbone Compression Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 22513: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; thoracic

    Also known as:

    • Kyphoplasty for Additional Vertebra
    • Vertebral Augmentation (Extra Level)
    • Spine Fracture Repair (Additional)
    • Percutaneous Vertebral Body Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 22515: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; each additional thoracic or lumbar vertebral body (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement
    • Total Disc Arthroplasty
    • Lumbar Disc Prosthesis
    • Anterior Lumbar Disc Replacement
    • Spinal Disc Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 22857: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); single interspace, lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Re-closure of Surgical Wound
    • Secondary Wound Closure
    • Repair of Wound Dehiscence
    • Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
    • Extensive Wound Re-stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated

    Does Dr. Joseph accept my insurance?

    Dr. Joseph accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Joseph accept in Tampa, FL?

    Dr. Joseph in Tampa, FL 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

    • United States Department of Labor

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    Where is Dr. Joseph's office located?

    Dr. Samuel Joseph's Primary Practice

    2727 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 590

    Tampa, FL 33607

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    Dr. Samuel Joseph's Practice 2

    2953 Traverse Trl

    The Villages, FL 32163

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    Dr. Samuel Joseph's Practice 3

    1499 E Venice Ave

    Venice, FL 34292

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

    Dr. Joseph's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336330778.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joseph?

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

    What is Dr. Samuel Joseph's specialty?

    Dr. Joseph is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Tampa, FL. 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. Contact Dr. Joseph to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Joseph is affiliated with Tampa General 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 Samuel Joseph accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?

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

    Does Dr. Samuel Joseph offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Joseph's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Samuel Joseph?

    Please contact Dr. Joseph's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Samuel Joseph have?

    Dr. Samuel Joseph is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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