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Who is Dr. Appel, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Miami, FL?
Dr. Andrew Appel, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Appel completed his residency at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown Medical School. Dr. Appel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Appel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Appel’s office at (866) 816-7846.
Where did Dr. Appel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rhode Island Hospital/Brown Medical School
What languages does Dr. Appel speak?
Dr. Appel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Appel treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Appel 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. Appel. 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:
- Spinal Bone Spur
- Bone Disease
- Vertebral osteophyte
- Bone growth on spine
- Spinal osteophyte
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2578: Osteophyte, vertebrae
Also known as:
- Joint Fusion Status
- Surgical Joint Fusion
- Arthrodesis History
- Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z981: Arthrodesis status
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Wrist Dislocation
- Dislocations
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Dislocated wrist
- Wrist luxation
- Wrist joint displacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- S63016S: Dislocation of distal radioulnar joint of unspecified wrist, sequela
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:
- 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:
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Glenoid labrum tear
- SLAP tear
- Shoulder cartilage tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S43432A: Superior glenoid labrum lesion of left shoulder, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Appel perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Appel 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. Appel. 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:
- Toe Bone and Skin Flap Surgery
- Finger or Toe Skin Flap Surgery
- Great Toe Osteocutaneous Flap
- Microvascular Toe Flap
- Bone and Skin Graft from Toe
- Complex Foot Reconstruction
- Filleted Digit Flap
- Toe Flap Reconstruction
- Finger Flap Graft
- Digit Skin Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 20973: Free osteocutaneous flap with microvascular anastomosis; great toe with web space
- 14350: Filleted finger or toe flap, including preparation of recipient site
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
- Pedicle flap
- Tissue flap surgery
- Skin transfer surgery
- Reconstructive flap
CPT Codes:
- 15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
- Shoulder Joint Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
- 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
- Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
CPT Codes:
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
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:
- Vertebral Body Removal for Spinal Lesion
- Vertebral Corpectomy
- Spinal Lesion Excision
- Lumbar Vertebral Resection
- Sacral Vertebral Body Removal
CPT Codes:
- 63307: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, for excision of intraspinal lesion, single segment; intradural, lumbar or sacral by transperitoneal or retroperitoneal approach
Also known as:
- Additional Vertebral Body Removal
- Corpectomy
- Vertebral Resection
- Spinal Lesion Excision
- Spinal Decompression Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63308: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, for excision of intraspinal lesion, single segment; each additional segment (List separately in addition to codes for single segment)
Does Dr. Appel accept my insurance?
Dr. Appel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (866) 816-7846 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Appel accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Appel in Miami, 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
CareCentrix
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Geico
Highmark Inc.
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UHSM
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Where is Dr. Appel's office located?
Dr. Andrew Appel's Primary Practice
11801 SW 90th St Ste 201
Miami, FL 33186
(866) 816-7846
What is Dr. Appel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Appel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538102124.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Appel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Appel
What is Dr. Andrew Appel's specialty?
Dr. Appel is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Miami, FL. 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. Contact Dr. Appel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Andrew Appel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Appel is affiliated with HCA Florida Kendall Hospital 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 Andrew Appel accepting new patients in Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Appel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Appel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Appel's office at (866) 816-7846 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Appel?
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