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Dr. Faheem Sandhu, MD

Dr. Faheem Sandhu, MD

Neurosurgeon

Chevy Chase, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sandhu, Neurosurgeon in Chevy Chase, MD?

    Dr. Faheem Sandhu, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Chevy Chase, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sandhu graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed his residency at Georgetown Univ Hosp, Neurological Surgery; Dc Gen Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Sandhu is fluent in English, Arabic, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sandhu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sandhu’s office at (301) 856-2323.

    Where did Dr. Sandhu go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Georgetown Univ Hosp, Neurological Surgery; Dc Gen Hosp, General Surgery | Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

    What languages does Dr. Sandhu speak?

    Dr. Sandhu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic
    • English
    • Urdu

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Sandhu typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Sandhu 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. Sandhu. 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Sandhu typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Sandhu 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. Sandhu. 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:

    • Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Neck Disc Replacement
    • Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
    • Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
    • Cervical Total Disc Replacement
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    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
    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar

    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:

    • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spine Autograft
    • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
    • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (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)

    Does Dr. Sandhu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sandhu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 856-2323 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sandhu accept in Chevy Chase, MD?

    Dr. Sandhu in Chevy Chase, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Maryland

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Sandhu's office located?

    Dr. Faheem Sandhu's Primary Practice

    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 401

    Chevy Chase, MD 20815

    (301) 856-2323

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    Dr. Faheem Sandhu's Practice 2

    8100 Boone Blvd

    Tysons, VA 22182

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    Dr. Faheem Sandhu's Practice 3

    8357 Leesburg Pike Ste E

    Vienna, VA 22182

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    What is Dr. Sandhu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sandhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760487128.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sandhu?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sandhu

    What is Dr. Faheem Sandhu's specialty?

    Dr. Sandhu is a Neurosurgeon near Chevy Chase, MD.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is Dr. Faheem Sandhu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sandhu is affiliated with Medstar St. Mary's Hospital, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital Center, Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg, Sentara Northern Virginia 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 Dr. Faheem Sandhu accepting new patients in Chevy Chase, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Faheem Sandhu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Faheem Sandhu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sandhu's office at (301) 856-2323 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Faheem Sandhu?

    Please contact Dr. Sandhu's office at (301) 856-2323 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sandhu's office located?

    Dr. Sandhu's offices are located in Chevy Chase, MD, Tysons, VA, and Vienna, VA.