Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Khounganian, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Encino, CA?
What languages does Dr. Khounganian speak?
Dr. Khounganian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Armenian
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Khounganian typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Khounganian 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. Khounganian. 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:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
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:
- 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Khounganian typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Khounganian 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. Khounganian. 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:
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Repeat Lumbar Disc Surgery (Laminotomy)
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
- Lumbar re-exploration surgery
- Repeat herniated disc surgery
- Laminotomy with nerve decompression
- Lumbar foraminotomy
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
- 63042: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, reexploration, single interspace; lumbar
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 Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae 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)
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
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)
Does Dr. Khounganian accept my insurance?
Dr. Khounganian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 343-4430 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Khounganian accept in Encino, CA?
Dr. Khounganian in Encino, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Khounganian's office located?
Dr. Gregory Khounganian's Primary Practice
5363 Balboa Blvd Ste 245
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 343-4430
What hospitals are Dr. Khounganian affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Khounganian has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
What is Dr. Khounganian's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Khounganian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750560389.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khounganian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Khounganian