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Who is Dr. Speciale, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Annapolis, MD?
Dr. Alessandro Speciale, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Annapolis, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Speciale graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, General Surgery. Dr. Speciale is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Speciale’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Speciale’s office at (410) 268-8862.
Where did Dr. Speciale go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, General Surgery | George Washington Med Center | George Washington University Program A
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
Is Dr. Speciale board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Alessandro Speciale, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Speciale speak?
Dr. Speciale and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Speciale typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Speciale 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. Speciale. 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Joint Fusion Status
- Surgical Joint Fusion
- Arthrodesis History
- Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z981: Arthrodesis status
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:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Speciale typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Speciale 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. Speciale. 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 Spine Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Facetectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
- Spinal Navigation Surgery
- Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
- Image-Guided Spine Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
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)
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
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. Speciale accept my insurance?
Dr. Speciale accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 268-8862 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Speciale accept in Annapolis, MD?
Dr. Speciale in Annapolis, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Johns Hopkins Health System
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Speciale's office located?
Dr. Alessandro Speciale's Primary Practice
2000 Medical Pkwy Ste 101
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 268-8862
What is Dr. Speciale's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Speciale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962404137.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Speciale?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Speciale
What is Dr. Alessandro Speciale's specialty?
Dr. Speciale is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Annapolis, MD.
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. Alessandro Speciale affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Speciale is affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Beebe Healthcare, Calverthealth 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 Alessandro Speciale accepting new patients in Annapolis, MD?
Yes, Dr. Alessandro Speciale is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alessandro Speciale offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Speciale's office at (410) 268-8862 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alessandro Speciale?
Please contact Dr. Speciale's office at (410) 268-8862 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alessandro Speciale have?
Dr. Alessandro Speciale is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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