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Dr. Ravi Ramachandran, MD

Folsom, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ramachandran, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Folsom, CA?

    Dr. Ravi Ramachandran, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Folsom, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ramachandran is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramachandran’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramachandran’s office at (916) 245-3322.

    What languages does Dr. Ramachandran speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Ramachandran typically treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    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:

    • 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Ramachandran typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ramachandran 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. Ramachandran. 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 Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 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)

    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:

    • 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 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:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

    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)

    Does Dr. Ramachandran accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ramachandran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 245-3322 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ramachandran accept in Folsom, CA?

    Dr. Ramachandran in Folsom, 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Ramachandran's office located?

    Dr. Ravi Ramachandran's Primary Practice

    2330 E Bidwell St Ste 100

    Folsom, CA 95630

    (916) 245-3322

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    Dr. Ravi Ramachandran's Practice 2

    13385 Folsom Blvd Ste 800

    Folsom, CA 95630

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    Dr. Ravi Ramachandran's Practice 3

    4201 Town Center Blvd Bldg D

    El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

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

    Dr. Ramachandran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528242757.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramachandran?

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

    What is Dr. Ravi Ramachandran's specialty?

    Dr. Ramachandran is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Folsom, CA.

    What does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Ravi Ramachandran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ramachandran is affiliated with Marshall Hospital, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Mercy General Hospital, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Renown Regional Medical 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 Ravi Ramachandran accepting new patients in Folsom, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ravi Ramachandran is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ravi Ramachandran offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ramachandran's office at (916) 245-3322 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ravi Ramachandran?

    Please contact Dr. Ramachandran's office at (916) 245-3322 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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