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Dr. James Mahalek, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Kearney, NE

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mahalek, Orthopedic Surgeon in Kearney, NE?

    Dr. James Mahalek, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Kearney, NE. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Mahalek completed his residency at University Tx Med School San Antonio. Dr. Mahalek is fluent in English, Japanese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mahalek’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mahalek’s office at (308) 865-2570.

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

    • Residency: University Tx Med School San Antonio

    Is Dr. Mahalek board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. James Mahalek, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Mahalek speak?

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

    • English
    • Japanese
    • Spanish

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

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mahalek 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. Mahalek. 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:

    • 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 Degeneration with Pain
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Chronic Low Back Pain from Discs
    • Discogenic Lumbar Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M51362: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Disc Disease
    • Neck Disc Problems
    • Slipped Disc in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5090: Cervical disc disorder, unspecified, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Degenerative Disc Disease with Back Pain
    • Spinal Disc Degeneration
    • Lumbar Disc Degeneration
    • Discogenic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M51360: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain only

    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 an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Mahalek typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mahalek 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. Mahalek. 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 Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level

    Also known as:

    • Bone Graft for Spine Surgery (Structural)
    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Spinal Autograft
    • Bone Harvest for Spine Fusion
    • Structural Bone Graft
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20938: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); structural, bicortical or tricortical (through separate skin or fascial incision) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Hip Arthrography Injection
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Hip Contrast Injection
    • Arthrography of Hip
    • Hip Joint Dye Injection
    • Hip Joint Imaging Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 27093: Injection procedure for hip arthrography; without anesthesia

    Does Dr. Mahalek accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mahalek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (308) 865-2570 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mahalek accept in Kearney, NE?

    Dr. Mahalek in Kearney, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • Midlands Choice (NE)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Mahalek's office located?

    Dr. James Mahalek's Primary Practice

    2810 W 35th St Ste 1

    Kearney, NE 68845

    (308) 865-2570

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    What hospitals are Dr. Mahalek affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Mahalek has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Phelps Memorial Health Center,Holdrege, NE
    Howard County Medical Center,Saint Paul, NE
    Tri Valley Health System,Cambridge, NE
    Valley County Hospital,Ord, NE
    Hays Medical Center,Hays, KS

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

    Dr. Mahalek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104873918.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mahalek?

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

    What is Dr. James Mahalek's specialty?

    Dr. Mahalek is an Orthopedic Surgeon near Kearney, NE.

    What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system.

    Is Dr. James Mahalek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mahalek is affiliated with Bryan Health Kearney Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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. James Mahalek accepting new patients in Kearney, NE?

    Yes, Dr. James Mahalek is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Mahalek offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mahalek's office at (308) 865-2570 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Mahalek?

    Please contact Dr. Mahalek's office at (308) 865-2570 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mahalek's office located?

    Dr. Mahalek's office is located in Kearney, NE.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Mahalek have?

    Dr. James Mahalek is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.