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Who is Dr. Allende, Neurosurgeon in Melbourne, FL?
Dr. Rafael Allende, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Melbourne, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Allende completed his residency at Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Neurological Surgery; Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, General Surgery. Dr. Allende is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Allende’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Allende’s office at (321) 434-3420.
Where did Dr. Allende go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Neurological Surgery; Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, General Surgery
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
What languages does Dr. Allende speak?
Dr. Allende and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Allende treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Allende 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. Allende. 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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
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:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
What procedures does Dr. Allende perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Allende 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. Allende. 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:
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Neck Spinal Fusion
- 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
- Cervical Interbody Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Fusion
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
- 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
- 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)
- 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:
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
- Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spinal Fusion Exploration
- Artificial Disc Replacement (Neck)
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
- Neck Disc Replacement
- Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
- Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
- Cervical Total Disc Replacement
- Spinal Allograft
- Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
- Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
- Spine fusion check
- Investigate spinal fusion
- Spinal fusion revision assessment
- Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
- Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery
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
- 22856: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical
- 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22830: Exploration of spinal fusion
- 22858: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); second level, cervical (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)
- Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
- Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
- Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Back Bone Fusion
- SI Joint Fusion (MIS)
- Percutaneous Sacroiliac Arthrodesis
- Image-Guided SI Joint Fusion
- Sacroiliac Joint Stabilization
CPT Codes:
- 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 27279: Arthrodesis, Sacroiliac Joint, Percutaneous Or Minimally Invasive (Indirect Visualization), With Image Guidance, Includes Obtaining Bone Graft When Performed, And Placement Of Transfixation Device
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Neck Spinal Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
- Cervical Laminectomy
- Cervical Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
- Nerve Root Decompression
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)
- 63045: 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; cervical
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)
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Clot Drainage (Burr Hole)
- Brain Bleed Surgery
- Brain Tumor Removal Surgery
- Burr hole surgery for hematoma
- Extradural hematoma drainage
- Subdural hematoma evacuation
- Brain bleed drainage
- Craniectomy for Hematoma
- Craniotomy for Hematoma
- Brain Hematoma Evacuation
- Blood Clot Removal from Brain
- Craniotomy for Tumor
- Brain Surgery for Tumor
- Brain Tumor Excision
- Craniectomy for Tumor
CPT Codes:
- 61154: Burr Hole(S) With Evacuation And/Or Drainage Of Hematoma, Extradural Or Subdural
- 61312: Craniectomy Or Craniotomy For Evacuation Of Hematoma, Supratentorial; Extradural Or Subdural
- 61510: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Brain Tumor, Supratentorial, Except Meningioma
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Cranial Navigational Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Laminectomy for Spinal Lesion
- Lumbar Spinal Lesion Excision
- Extradural Spinal Lesion Removal
- Laminectomy for Non-Cancerous Spinal Growth
CPT Codes:
- 63267: Laminectomy for excision or evacuation of intraspinal lesion other than neoplasm, extradural; lumbar
Does Dr. Allende accept my insurance?
Dr. Allende accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (321) 434-3420 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Allende accept in Melbourne, FL?
Dr. Allende in Melbourne, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Gordon Food Service
Medicare
Ucare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Allende's office located?
Dr. Rafael Allende's Practice 2
305 N Mangoustine Ave Ste 100
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 833-7505
What is Dr. Allende's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Allende's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851347678.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Allende?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Allende
What is Dr. Rafael Allende's specialty?
Dr. Allende is a Neurosurgeon near Melbourne, FL. 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. Contact Dr. Allende to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rafael Allende affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Allende is affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center, Cape Canaveral 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 Rafael Allende accepting new patients in Melbourne, FL?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Allende is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafael Allende offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Allende's office at (321) 434-3420 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafael Allende?
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