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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blumenthal, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Plano, TX?
Dr. Scott Blumenthal, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Plano, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Blumenthal graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, Orthopedic Surgery; U Tx Sw Med Ctr Affil Hsps, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Blumenthal is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blumenthal’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blumenthal’s office at (972) 608-5000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Blumenthal?
Dr. Scott Blumenthal, 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. Blumenthal empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Spinal Disc Replacement, Spinal Surgery-Cervical, Spinal Trauma, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Plano, TX community, Dr. Blumenthal is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Blumenthal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Northwestern University Medical School-GME | Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago-PMR
Residency: Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, Orthopedic Surgery; U Tx Sw Med Ctr Affil Hsps, Orthopedic Surgery | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals | Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, Orthopedic Surgery U Tx Sw Med Ctr Affil Hsps, Orthopedic Surgery | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity | Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
Is Dr. Blumenthal board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Scott Blumenthal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Blumenthal speak?
Dr. Blumenthal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Blumenthal typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Blumenthal 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. Blumenthal. 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:
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Degenerative Disc Disease with Back Pain
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
- Worn Spinal Discs
- Lumbar Disc Degeneration
- Discogenic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region
- M51360: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain only
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
- Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration with Pain
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration with Back and Leg Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Lumbar Disc Pain
- Discogenic Back Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease with Leg Pain
- Lumbar Discogenic Pain with Radiculopathy
- Sciatica from Disc Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M51370: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with discogenic back pain only
- M51372: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Sacrum Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lumbosacral Spine
- Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region
- Lumbosacral Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5127: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbosacral region
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
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Degeneration at C6-C7
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease at C6-C7
- Worn C6-C7 Disc
- C6-C7 Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M50323: Other cervical disc degeneration at C6-C7 level
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Blumenthal typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Blumenthal 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. Blumenthal. 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:
- Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
- Artificial Disc Replacement (Neck)
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement (Second Level)
- Neck Disc Replacement
- Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
- Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
- Cervical Total Disc Replacement
- Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
- Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery
- Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Lower Back Fusion
- Spinal Arthrodesis
- Total Disc Arthroplasty
- Lumbar Disc Replacement
- Artificial Spinal Disc
- Back 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
- 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)
- 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
- 22860: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); second interspace, lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement
- Total Disc Arthroplasty
- Lumbar Disc Prosthesis
- Anterior Lumbar Disc Replacement
- Spinal Disc Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 22857: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); single interspace, lumbar
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
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)
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)
Does Dr. Blumenthal accept my insurance?
Dr. Blumenthal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 608-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blumenthal accept in Plano, TX?
Dr. Blumenthal in Plano, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
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UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Blumenthal's office located?
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What is Dr. Blumenthal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blumenthal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912946831.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blumenthal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blumenthal
What is Dr. Scott Blumenthal's specialty?
Dr. Blumenthal is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Plano, TX.
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. Scott Blumenthal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blumenthal is affiliated with Texas Health Center For Diagnostics & Surgery Plano, Medical City Plano 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 Scott Blumenthal accepting new patients in Plano, TX?
Yes, Dr. Scott Blumenthal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Blumenthal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blumenthal's office at (972) 608-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Blumenthal?
Please contact Dr. Blumenthal's office at (972) 608-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Blumenthal have?
Dr. Scott Blumenthal is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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