45 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wagmeister, Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?
Where did Dr. Wagmeister go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Wagmeister board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Wagmeister, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Wagmeister speak?
Dr. Wagmeister and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Wagmeister typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Wagmeister 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. Wagmeister. 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:
- New Injury to Left Pelvic Vein
- Wounds and Injuries
- Acute Left Iliac Vein Injury
- Recent Left Pelvic Vein Damage
- Initial Left Hip Vein Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- S35515A: Injury of left iliac vein, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
- Lower Back Spinal Slip
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
- Worn Spinal Discs
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region
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 Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Wagmeister typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Wagmeister 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. Wagmeister. 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:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Spinal Cage Insertion After Vertebra Removal
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Intervertebral Device Implantation
- Spinal Corpectomy Reconstruction
- Vertebral Body Replacement with Fusion
- Spine Cage and Fusion Surgery
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)
- 22854: Insertion of intervertebral biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to vertebral corpectomy(ies) (vertebral body resection, partial or complete) defect, in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each contiguous defect (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)
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Fusion Level (Anterior)
- Anterior Interbody Fusion (Add-on)
- Extra Level Spine Fusion
- Spinal Segment Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22585: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); each additional 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:
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Bone Removal and Nerve Decompression
- Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Lower Back Fusion
- Spinal Arthrodesis
- Vertebral Corpectomy
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
- Lumbar Corpectomy
CPT Codes:
- 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
- 63090: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, transperitoneal or retroperitoneal approach with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina or nerve root(s), lower thoracic, lumbar, or sacral; single segment
Also known as:
- Direct Repair of Blood Vessel in the Abdomen
- Abdominal Blood Vessel Repair
- Intra-Abdominal Vascular Repair
- Open Abdominal Blood Vessel Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 35221: Repair Blood Vessel, Direct; Intra-Abdominal
Does Dr. Wagmeister accept my insurance?
Dr. Wagmeister accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 657-3433 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wagmeister accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Wagmeister in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wagmeister's office located?
Dr. Robert Wagmeister's Primary Practice
2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 670W
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 657-3433
What hospitals are Dr. Wagmeister affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wagmeister has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wagmeister's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wagmeister's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720014525.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wagmeister?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wagmeister