Dr. George Williams, MD
Opelousas, LA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Williams, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Opelousas, LA?
Dr. George Williams, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Opelousas, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Williams completed his residency at Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Vet Admin Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, General Surgery. Dr. Williams is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Williams’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Williams’s office at (337) 948-8556.
Where did Dr. Williams go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Vet Admin Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, General Surgery | Lsu Medical Health Sciences Center
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La | Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine
Is Dr. Williams board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. George Williams, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Williams speak?
Dr. Williams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Williams typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Williams 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. Williams. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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 Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Williams typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Williams 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. Williams. 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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
CPT Codes:
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
Also known as:
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
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. Williams accept my insurance?
Dr. Williams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 948-8556 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Williams accept in Opelousas, LA?
Dr. Williams in Opelousas, LA 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Williams' office located?
Dr. George Williams' Primary Practice
1233 Wayne Gilmore Cir Ste 250A
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8556
What is Dr. Williams's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Williams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942231865.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Williams?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Williams
What is Dr. George Williams's specialty?
Dr. Williams is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Opelousas, LA.
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. George Williams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Williams is affiliated with Opelousas General Health System-Main Campus, Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, Abbeville General Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital, Iberia 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 George Williams accepting new patients in Opelousas, LA?
Yes, Dr. George Williams is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Williams offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Williams's office at (337) 948-8556 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Williams?
Please contact Dr. Williams's office at (337) 948-8556 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. George Williams have?
Dr. George Williams is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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