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Dr. Federico Girardi, MD

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Dr. Federico Girardi, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon

New York, NY

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Girardi, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in New York, NY?

    Dr. Federico Girardi, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Girardi graduated from Universidad Nacional de Rosario Facultad de Ciencias Medicas. Dr. Girardi is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Girardi’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Girardi’s office at (212) 606-1559.
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    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Girardi?

    Dr. Federico Girardi, 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. Girardi empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Scoliosis, Spinal Deformity, Spinal Disc Replacement, Spinal Disorders-Degenerative, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Tumors, Spondylolisthesis, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Girardi is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Medical School: Universidad Nacional de Rosario Facultad de Ciencias Medicas | Universidad Nacional de Rosario Facultad de Ciencias Medicas

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

    Yes, Dr. Federico Girardi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Girardi speak?

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

    • English

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

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4807: Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral region
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical 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

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

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

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    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

    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)

    Does Dr. Girardi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Girardi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 606-1559 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Girardi accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Girardi in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Farmers Insurance Group

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Girardi's office located?

    Dr. Federico Girardi's Primary Practice

    523 E 72nd St

    New York, NY 10021

    (212) 606-1559

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 review

    Patients give Dr. Federico Girardi an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Girardi has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Girardi, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Girardi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326086414.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Girardi?

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

    What is Dr. Federico Girardi's specialty?

    Dr. Girardi is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near New York, NY.

    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. Federico Girardi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Girardi is affiliated with Hospital For Special Surgery, Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell 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 Dr. Federico Girardi accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    No, Dr. Federico Girardi is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Federico Girardi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Girardi's office at (212) 606-1559 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Federico Girardi?

    Please contact Dr. Girardi's office at (212) 606-1559 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Girardi's office located?

    Dr. Girardi's office is located in New York, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Federico Girardi have?

    Dr. Federico Girardi is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.