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Dr. Mahmood Moradi, MD

Dr. Mahmood Moradi, MD

Houston, TX

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Moradi, Neurosurgeon in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Mahmood Moradi, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Moradi graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and completed his residency at Vet Admin Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, General Surgery. Dr. Moradi is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Moradi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Moradi’s office at (713) 464-6245.

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

    • Fellowship: Children's Medical Center of Dallas-UT Southwestern

    • Residency: Vet Admin Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, General Surgery | Parkland Health & Hospital System | Vet Admin Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, General Surgery | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

    • Medical School: Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Moradi board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Mahmood Moradi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Moradi speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Moradi 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. Moradi. 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:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    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

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

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Moradi 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. Moradi. 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:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Fusion
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery

    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
    • 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spinal Instrumentation (Front Approach)
    • Spinal Allograft
    • Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
    • Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22846: Anterior instrumentation; 4 to 7 vertebral segments (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)

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Block Injection for Pain
    • Epidural Neurolysis
    • Lumbar Nerve Block
    • Sacral Nerve Injection
    • Chemical Neurolysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 62282: Injection/infusion of neurolytic substance (eg, alcohol, phenol, iced saline solutions), with or without other therapeutic substance; epidural, lumbar, sacral (caudal)

    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. Moradi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Moradi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 464-6245 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Moradi accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Moradi in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Health Choice

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Moradi's office located?

    Dr. Mahmood Moradi's Primary Practice

    925 Gessner Rd Ste 500

    Houston, TX 77024

    (713) 464-6245

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    Dr. Mahmood Moradi's Practice 2

    12121 Richmond Ave Ste 306

    Houston, TX 77082

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

    Dr. Moradi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275533911.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Moradi?

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

    What is Dr. Mahmood Moradi's specialty?

    Dr. Moradi is a Neurosurgeon near Houston, TX.

    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 this Dr. Mahmood Moradi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Moradi is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Christus St. Michael Health System 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 Mahmood Moradi accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Mahmood Moradi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mahmood Moradi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Moradi's office at (713) 464-6245 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mahmood Moradi?

    Please contact Dr. Moradi's office at (713) 464-6245 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mahmood Moradi have?

    Dr. Mahmood Moradi is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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