Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Orthopedic Surgeon in Chevy Chase, MD?
Dr. Tushar Patel, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chevy Chase, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Patel completed his residency at Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Washington Hosp Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Patel is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (301) 657-1996.
Where did Dr. Patel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Washington Hosp Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa
Is Dr. Patel board certified in Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Tushar Patel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?
As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra
- Spinal Slip
- Vertebral Displacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4310: Spondylolisthesis, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
- Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
- Degenerative Neck Myelopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, 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:
- Pubic Bone Fracture
- Fractures
- Symphysis Pubis Fracture
- Pelvic Bone Fracture
- Pubic Symphysis Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S334XXA: Traumatic rupture of symphysis pubis, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Patel perform?
As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Neck Spinal Fusion
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
- Cervical Interbody Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Fusion
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
- Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
- Lower Back Fusion Surgery
- Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
- Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
- Spine fusion surgery lower back
- Lumbar arthrodesis
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)
- 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)
- 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
- 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;
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:
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Spinal Instrumentation (Front Approach)
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
- Anterior Spinal Fixation
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
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
- 22846: Anterior instrumentation; 4 to 7 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 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:
- 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)
- Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
- Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Back Bone Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (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:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Lumbar Spinal Decompression with Fusion
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
- Laminectomy with Fusion
- Facetectomy with Spinal Fusion
- Foraminotomy with Interbody Arthrodesis
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 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)
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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 657-1996 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Chevy Chase, MD?
Dr. Patel in Chevy Chase, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
State of Nevada
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
Dr. Tushar Patel's Primary Practice
5550 Friendship Blvd Ste 300
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 657-1996
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922021997.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Tushar Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Chevy Chase, MD. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Patel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tushar Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, VHC Health - Virginia Hospital 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 Tushar Patel accepting new patients in Chevy Chase, MD?
Yes, Dr. Tushar Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tushar Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (301) 657-1996 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tushar Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (301) 657-1996 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tushar Patel have?
Dr. Tushar Patel is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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