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Dr. Cheng-Lun Soo, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
,Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist
,Orthopedic Surgeon
,Pain Medicine Specialist
Oklahoma City, OK
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Soo, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Oklahoma City, OK?
Dr. Cheng-Lun Soo, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Oklahoma City, OK with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Soo is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Soo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Soo’s office.
Is Dr. Soo board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Cheng-Lun Soo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Soo speak?
Dr. Soo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Soo typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Soo 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. Soo. 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:
- 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:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Soo typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Soo 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. Soo. 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 Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
- Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
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
Does Dr. Soo accept my insurance?
Dr. Soo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Soo accept in Oklahoma City, OK?
Dr. Soo in Oklahoma City, OK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Soo's office located?
Dr. Cheng-Lun Soo's Primary Practice
13700 S Western Ave Ste 100
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
What is Dr. Soo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Soo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013912617.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Soo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Soo
What is Dr. Cheng-Lun Soo's specialty?
Dr. Soo is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Oklahoma City, OK.
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. Cheng-Lun Soo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Soo is affiliated with Surgical Hospital Of Oklahoma, Integris Health Southwest Medical Center, Norman Regional Hospital, Oklahoma Center For Orthopaedic Multi-Specialty Surgery, Community Hospital South Campus - Oklahoma City, Onecore Health 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 Cheng-Lun Soo accepting new patients in Oklahoma City, OK?
Yes, Dr. Cheng-Lun Soo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cheng-Lun Soo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Soo's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cheng-Lun Soo?
Please contact Dr. Soo's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Cheng-Lun Soo have?
Dr. Cheng-Lun Soo is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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