Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Etminan, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Houston, TX?
Where did Dr. Etminan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Hospital For Special Surgery | Weill Medical College of Cornell University / Brooklyn Hospital
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Orthopedic Surgery; Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, General Surgery | University of California, Los Angeles | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine | Baylor College of Medicine
Is Dr. Etminan board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Mohammad Etminan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Etminan speak?
Dr. Etminan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Etminan typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Etminan 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. Etminan. 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Spinal Cord Condition
- Myelopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Etminan typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Etminan 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. Etminan. 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 Disc Herniation Surgery
- Cervical Laminoplasty with Spinal Cord Decompression
- Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
- Neck laminoplasty
- Cervical spine decompression surgery
- Spinal cord decompression with laminoplasty
- Neck Disc Replacement
- Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
- Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
- Cervical Total Disc Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
- 63051: Laminoplasty, cervical, with decompression of the spinal cord, 2 or more vertebral segments; with reconstruction of the posterior bony elements (including the application of bridging bone graft and non-segmental fixation devices [eg, wire, suture, mini-plates], when performed)
- 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
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
- Neck Spinal Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
- Cervical Laminectomy
- Cervical Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
- Nerve Root Decompression
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)
- 63045: 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; cervical
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
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)
Does Dr. Etminan accept my insurance?
Dr. Etminan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 344-1715 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Etminan accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Etminan in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State Farm Insurance
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Etminan's office located?
Dr. Mohammad Etminan's Primary Practice
8830 Long Point Rd Ste 525
Houston, TX 77055
(281) 344-1715
What hospitals are Dr. Etminan affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Etminan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
1.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 review
Office Experience
40% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Diagnosis
20% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Mohammad Etminan a Poor overall experience rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Dr. Etminan has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Etminan, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Dr. Etminan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972509230.
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