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Dr. Jean-Jacques Abitbol, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon

San Diego, CA

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abitbol, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Jean-Jacques Abitbol, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Abitbol graduated from University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Royal Victoria Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Abitbol is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abitbol’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abitbol’s office at (858) 874-2306.

    Where did Dr. Abitbol go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Royal Victoria Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery | ROYAL VICTORIA HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: University Of Ottawa- Fac Of Med- Ottawa- Ont- Canada | University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine

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

    Yes, Dr. Jean-Jacques Abitbol, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Abitbol speak?

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

    • English
    • French
    • Spanish

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

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

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

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

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

    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion
    • Lumbar Interbody Fusion
    • Lower Back Fusion
    • Spinal Arthrodesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Additional Spinal Fusion Level (Anterior)
    • Anterior Interbody Fusion (Add-on)
    • Extra Level Spine Fusion
    • Spinal Segment Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 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)

    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. Abitbol accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abitbol accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 874-2306 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Abitbol accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Abitbol in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Astiva Health

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Abitbol's office located?

    Dr. Jean-Jacques Abitbol's Primary Practice

    7625 Mesa College Dr Ste 310A

    San Diego, CA 92111

    (858) 874-2306

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    Dr. Jean-Jacques Abitbol's Practice 2

    955 Lane Ave Ste 200

    Chula Vista, CA 91914

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    Dr. Jean-Jacques Abitbol's Practice 3

    5395 Ruffin Rd Ste 201

    San Diego, CA 92123

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

    Dr. Abitbol's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245281856.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abitbol?

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

    What is Dr. Jean-Jacques Abitbol's specialty?

    Dr. Abitbol is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near San Diego, 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 Dr. Jean-Jacques Abitbol affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abitbol is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Coronado Hospital 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 Dr. Jean-Jacques Abitbol accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jean-Jacques Abitbol is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jean-Jacques Abitbol offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abitbol's office at (858) 874-2306 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jean-Jacques Abitbol?

    Please contact Dr. Abitbol's office at (858) 874-2306 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Abitbol's office located?

    Dr. Abitbol's offices are located in San Diego, CA and Chula Vista, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jean-Jacques Abitbol have?

    Dr. Jean-Jacques Abitbol is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.