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Who is Dr. Thompkins, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Chesterton, IN?
Dr. Anton Thompkins, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chesterton, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Thompkins graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and completed his residency at In Univ Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Thompkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thompkins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thompkins’s office at (219) 921-1444.
Where did Dr. Thompkins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: In Univ Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery | Indiana University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh | University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Thompkins board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Anton Thompkins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Thompkins speak?
Dr. Thompkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Thompkins typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Thompkins 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. Thompkins. 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 Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
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:
- 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:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Fusion of Lower Back Spine
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Fused Lower Back Vertebrae
- Lumbar Spine Fusion
- Lower Back Ankylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4326: Fusion of spine, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M50122: Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Thompkins typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Thompkins 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. Thompkins. 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:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
- Spine fusion surgery lower back
- Lumbar arthrodesis
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)
- 22633: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar;
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)
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:
- Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spinal Allograft
- Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
- Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spinal Decompression with Fusion
- Spinal Decompression for Lumbar Fusion (Additional Segment)
- Laminectomy with Fusion
- Facetectomy with Spinal Fusion
- Foraminotomy with Interbody Arthrodesis
- Laminectomy (Additional Segment)
- Facetectomy (Additional Segment)
- Foraminotomy (Additional Segment)
- Lumbar Spinal Decompression
CPT Codes:
- 63052: Laminectomy, facetectomy, or foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s] [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), during posterior interbody arthrodesis, lumbar; single vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63053: Laminectomy, facetectomy, or foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s] [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), during posterior interbody arthrodesis, lumbar; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Thompkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Thompkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 921-1444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thompkins accept in Chesterton, IN?
Dr. Thompkins in Chesterton, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AMN Healthcare
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Thompkins' office located?
Dr. Anton Thompkins' Primary Practice
601 Gateway Blvd N
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 921-1444
What is Dr. Thompkins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thompkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649278235.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thompkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thompkins
What is Dr. Anton Thompkins's specialty?
Dr. Thompkins is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Chesterton, IN.
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. Anton Thompkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thompkins is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, Pinnacle Hospital 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 Anton Thompkins accepting new patients in Chesterton, IN?
Yes, Dr. Anton Thompkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anton Thompkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thompkins's office at (219) 921-1444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anton Thompkins?
Please contact Dr. Thompkins's office at (219) 921-1444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Anton Thompkins have?
Dr. Anton Thompkins is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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