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Who is Dr. Mekhail, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Palos Heights, IL?
Dr. Anis Mekhail, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palos Heights, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mekhail graduated from Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Mekhail is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mekhail’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mekhail’s office at (708) 361-0600.
Where did Dr. Mekhail go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Mekhail board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Anis Mekhail, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Mekhail speak?
Dr. Mekhail and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Mekhail typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Mekhail 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. Mekhail. 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 with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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 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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Mekhail typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Mekhail 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. Mekhail. 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
- 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:
- 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:
- Spinal Instrumentation Placement
- Spine Stabilization Hardware
- Posterior Spinal Fixation
- Harrington Rod Placement
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
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
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
Does Dr. Mekhail accept my insurance?
Dr. Mekhail accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 361-0600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mekhail accept in Palos Heights, IL?
Dr. Mekhail in Palos Heights, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mekhail's office located?
Dr. Anis Mekhail's Primary Practice
7600 W College Dr
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 361-0600
What is Dr. Mekhail's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mekhail's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700884723.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mekhail?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mekhail
What is Dr. Anis Mekhail's specialty?
Dr. Mekhail is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Palos Heights, IL.
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. Anis Mekhail affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mekhail is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor 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 Anis Mekhail accepting new patients in Palos Heights, IL?
Yes, Dr. Anis Mekhail is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anis Mekhail offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mekhail's office at (708) 361-0600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anis Mekhail?
Please contact Dr. Mekhail's office at (708) 361-0600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Anis Mekhail have?
Dr. Anis Mekhail is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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