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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Critides, Neurosurgeon in Fort Walton Beach, FL?
Dr. Samuel Critides, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Fort Walton Beach, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Critides graduated from Rutgers. Dr. Critides is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Critides’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Critides’s office at (706) 226-4820.
Where did Dr. Critides go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Rutgers
What languages does Dr. Critides speak?
Dr. Critides and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Critides typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Critides 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. Critides. 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:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
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
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
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
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Critides typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Critides 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. Critides. 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 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
Does Dr. Critides accept my insurance?
Dr. Critides accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 226-4820 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Critides accept in Fort Walton Beach, FL?
Dr. Critides in Fort Walton Beach, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Selman and company
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Critides' office located?
Dr. Samuel Critides' Primary Practice
350G Racetrack Rd NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(706) 226-4820
What is Dr. Critides's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Critides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902856503.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Critides?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Critides
What is Dr. Samuel Critides's specialty?
Dr. Critides is a Neurosurgeon near Fort Walton Beach, FL.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Samuel Critides affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Critides is affiliated with Hca Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, Baptist Hospital - Pensacola, Gulf Breeze Hospital, Piedmont Eastside 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 Samuel Critides accepting new patients in Fort Walton Beach, FL?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Critides is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Critides offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Critides's office at (706) 226-4820 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Critides?
Please contact Dr. Critides's office at (706) 226-4820 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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