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Dr. Hyun Bae, MD

Dr. Hyun Bae, MD

Santa Monica, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bae, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Hyun Bae, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Bae completed his residency at Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Bae is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bae’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bae’s office at (310) 828-7757.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bae?

    Dr. Hyun Bae, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Bae empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Microsurgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Monica, CA community, Dr. Bae is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: University Hospitals of Cleveland

    • Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery

    • Medical School: Yale School Of Medicine

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

    Yes, Dr. Hyun Bae, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Bae speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

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

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Bae 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. Bae. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Lumbosacral Spinal Stenosis
    • Nerve Compression in Lumbosacral Spine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M4807: Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

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

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Bae 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. Bae. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Artificial Disc Replacement (Neck)
    • Neck Disc Replacement
    • Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
    • Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
    • Cervical Total Disc Replacement
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
    • Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
    • Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
    • 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:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)

    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)
    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)

    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:

    • 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. Bae accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bae accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 828-7757 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bae accept in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Bae in Santa Monica, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Bae's office located?

    Dr. Hyun Bae's Primary Practice

    2811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 850

    Santa Monica, CA 90403

    (310) 828-7757

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    Dr. Hyun Bae's Practice 2

    444 S San Vicente Blvd Ste 901

    Los Angeles, CA 90048

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

    Dr. Bae's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528006731.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bae?

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

    What is Dr. Hyun Bae's specialty?

    Dr. Bae is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Santa Monica, 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. Hyun Bae affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bae is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health 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 Hyun Bae accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Hyun Bae is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hyun Bae offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bae's office at (310) 828-7757 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Hyun Bae?

    Please contact Dr. Bae's office at (310) 828-7757 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Hyun Bae have?

    Dr. Hyun Bae is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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